Morphology of the Northern Reykjanes Ridge and Southwestern Iceland as Related to Volcanogenic Processes
Abstract
LONG TERM GOALS. Relate the terrestrial and submarine geomorphology of a shallow water mid-ocean ridge system to determine the causative processes for slow spreading ( Atlantic type ) end member. SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVE. Refine the submarine morphology of the northern Reykjanes Ridge. Compare marine and terrestrial geomorphology to determine similarities and differences and the underlying constructional processes and causes. Merger of data sets to give definitive theories on the origin of the morphology as related vocanogenic and mantle processes. APPROACH. Sea floor morphology will be analyzed using geomorphic techniques. Petrographic analysis will be undertaken to determine origin of samples and chemical affinities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA636705
Entities
People
- G. L. Johnson