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NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2002/00402

S-wave velocities and anisotropy in the Nankai accretionary complex: site survey for long-term monitoring of precursors to a megathrust earthquake.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor GK Westbrook, University of Birmingham, Sch of Geography, Earth & Env Sciences
Science Area:
Earth
Overall Classification:
Earth
ENRIs:
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Risks and Hazards
Science Topics:
Properties Of Earth Materials
Tectonic Processes
Hydrogeology
Geohazards
Abstract:
This proposal is to map the elastic properties and pore alignment within the sediments in and beneath the Nankai accretionary complex, and the underlying igneous basement of the subducting plate, using S-wave velocities determined from ocean bottom seismometer records to complement existing P-wave velocity and borehole data. The aims are to infer the effect of the active tectonics on pore alignment and stress field, to assess the potential for seismic monitoring of temporal change of strain preceding a megathrust earthquake, and to inform planning of drilling and downhole seismic experiments for the SEIZE (Seismogenic Zone Experiment) programme.
Period of Award:
1 Oct 2003 - 31 Mar 2006
Value:
£72,743
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/T/S/2002/00402
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Directed Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed

This grant award has a total value of £72,743  

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FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)

Total - StaffTotal - T&STotal - Other CostsTotal - Indirect Costs
£43,746£1,044£7,830£20,123

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