Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2001/00933
Controls on compositional dynamics of Emperor-Hawaii plume; a combined isotope (Sr-Nd-Hf-Pb) & trace element study of plume structure & temporal evol
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Dr P Kempton, University of Leicester, Geology
- Co-Investigator:
- Professor AD Saunders, University of Leicester, Sch of Geog, Geol & the Environment
- Grant held at:
- University of Leicester, Geology
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Global Change
- Science Topics:
- Volcanic Processes
- Properties Of Earth Materials
- Mantle & Core Processes
- Abstract:
- We request funding to support a PDRA to analyse cores recovered from Leg 197, Emperor Seamount drilling, to test the hypothesis that changes in lava chemistry in the ca. 81 Ma-old Detroit Seamount are the result of interaction between the plume and Cretaceous MORB mantle at a spreading ridge. As an alternative hypothesis, we propose that an expanded database of trace elements and isotopes, notably 176Hf/177Hf, will demonstrate that the changes in lava chemistry were due to changing melt contributions from a heterogeneous, and partially depleted, mantle plume, and that the involvement of MORB mantle was insignificant. Combined with samples from seamounts drilled during Leg 55 of the DSDP and Leg 145 of ODP, we shall generate an internally consistent database with which to address fundamental issues about plume structure, evolution and interaction with the overriding lithosphere.
- Period of Award:
- 1 Mar 2002 - 31 Aug 2003
- Value:
- £33,065 Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2001/00933
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Ocean Drilling Programme
This grant award has a total value of £33,065
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - T&S | Total - Staff | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £1,641 | £18,867 | £3,880 | £8,679 |
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