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NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2001/01270

A deep seismic study of the Amazon Cone: implications for the strength of extended continental lithosphere.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor A Watts, Durham University, Earth Sciences
Co-Investigator:
Professor C Peirce, Durham University, Earth Sciences
Science Area:
Earth
Overall Classification:
Earth
ENRIs:
Natural Resource Management
Science Topics:
Earth Resources
Tectonic Processes
Sediment/Sedimentary Processes
Abstract:
The Amazon Cone is deep-sea fan system that developed on a continental margin approximately 90-100 Myr following a rifting event. Gravity and flexure modeling suggest that the Cone sediments have loaded the margin almost to the limits of its strength. We propose to carry out the first seismic refraction experiment to determine the structure of the crust and mantle that has been deformed by the Cone load. The experiment will provide new constraints on the structure, the nature of the ocean-continent boundary, the thermal and mechanical properties, and the resource potential of deep-water continental margins.
Period of Award:
1 May 2003 - 30 Sep 2006
Value:
£189,618 Split Award
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2001/01270
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed

This grant award has a total value of £189,618  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - StaffTotal - T&STotal - Other CostsTotal - EquipmentTotal - Indirect Costs
£11,266£12,337£137,217£12,124£16,675

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