Details of Award
NERC Reference : NER/T/S/2003/00114
Integrated seismic and subsidence analysis of conjugate margin systems in the Eastern Black Sea.
Grant Award
- Principal Investigator:
- Professor T Minshull, University of Southampton, Sch of Ocean and Earth Science
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr NJ White, University of Cambridge, Earth Sciences
- Co-Investigator:
- Dr R A Edwards, National Oceanography Centre, Science and Technology
- Grant held at:
- University of Southampton, Sch of Ocean and Earth Science
- Science Area:
- Earth
- Overall Classification:
- Earth
- ENRIs:
- Natural Resource Management
- Science Topics:
- Earth Resources
- Tectonic Processes
- Abstract:
- We propose to test depth-dependent stretching models of highly extended lithosphere at rifted margins by determining stretching factors and strain rates using a combination of seismic imaging and state-of-the-art inverse modelling of subsidence data. Our analysis will focus on conjugate margins in the Eastern Black Sea basin, where a rapid sediment supply has ensured that post-rift subsidence is better constrained than on most rifted margins. Forward and inverse modelling of wide-angle seismic data will be used to determine the crustal thickness variation and the significance of synrift igneous activity. These observations will be integrated with subsidence data to determine the three-dimensional thermal history of the basin.
- Period of Award:
- 30 Jan 2004 - 29 Nov 2007
- Value:
- £139,985 Lead Split Award
Authorised funds only
- NERC Reference:
- NER/T/S/2003/00114
- Grant Stage:
- Completed
- Scheme:
- Directed Pre FEC
- Grant Status:
- Closed
- Programme:
- Ocean Margins LINK
This grant award has a total value of £139,985
FDAB - Financial Details (Award breakdown by headings)
| Total - Staff | Total - T&S | Total - Other Costs | Total - Indirect Costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| £45,924 | £16,583 | £56,354 | £21,125 |
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