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

这是一个通过研究加拉帕戈斯群岛的长期演变来继续进行研究的项目。以前分析过的高密度磁学数据和SeaMARC II侧扫和水深测量数据收集的94W至96W，远远超出了以前详细研究的范围，将用于确定构造元素的形状、位置和特征。传播和扩展速率、变换长度和变形样式将在比以前大得多的区域上作为时间的函数进行约束。不到十年前，海底不断扩大的裂谷的发现开启了一种看待海底构造和演化的新方法。近年来，发现了各种其他相关的构造构造，这些构造才刚刚开始详细研究。该项目非常适合目前对海底构造的研究。

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.