Long-term Evolution of a Propagator System on the Galapogos Spreading Axis

这是一个继续进行中的研究项目， 加拉帕戈斯的长期演化。先前 分析了密集的磁性数据和SeaMARC II侧扫， 从94 W到96 W收集的测深数据，远远超过了 以前详细研究的边界，将用于 决定了构造单元的形态、位置和性质。 传播和扩展速率、变换长度，以及 变形样式将作为时间的函数受到约束 比以前大得多的区域。 %%% 在海底发现的裂缝 开启了一种观察海底的新方法 地质构造与演化 近年来，各种 发现了相关的构造构造， 才刚刚开始被详细研究。 这个项目很适合 对海底构造的研究。

This is a project to continue the ongoing study of the Galapagos by looking at its long term evolution. Previously analyzed dense magnetics data and SeaMARC II sidescan and bathymetry data collected from 94 W to 96 W, well beyond the boundaries of previous detailed studies, will be used to determine the shape, position and character of tectonic elements. Propagation and spreading rates, transform length, and deformational style will be constrained as a function of time over a much larger area than previously. %%% The discovery of propagating rifts in the sea floor less than a decade ago opened up a new way of looking at sea floor tectonics and evolution. In recent years, a variety of other related tectonic structures has been discovered, and these are just beginning to be examined in detail. This project fits well into the current studies of seafloor tectonics.