Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2000/01341
Interpreting the volcanic architecture of selected Emperor Seamounts, and its role testing the motion of the Hawaiian hotspot.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr T Brewer, University of Leicester, Geology
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor P Harvey, University of Leicester, Sch of Geog, Geol & the Environment
- Grant held at:
- University of Leicester, Geology
- Science Area:
- None
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Natural Resource Management
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Volcanic Processes
- Tectonic Processes
- Mantle & Core Processes
- Abstract:
- Hotspots are used as a reference frame for plate motions and of particular importance is the bend in the Hawaiian-Emperor hotspot track. This bend has been used to estimate plume diameters and to place bounds on the convecting mantle that may deflect plumes. The objective of this proposal is to test whether the hotspot was fixed. This will be achieved by a combination of drilling (Leg 197), palaeomagnetic measurements and core-log integration, including the use of whole round core images. Reorientation of core samples and knowledge of the volcanic architecture is essential for the successful interpretation of the palaeomagnetic data.
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2000/01341
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Ocean Drilling Programme
This grant award has a total value of £60,302
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £29,581 | £2,335 | £14,777 | £13,608 |
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