Experimental tectonics: localization of deformation and magmatism in continental crust

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Both deformation and magmatic activity are strongly localized in all tectonic settings and at all scales. My research program over the next five years will focus on the nature and physical controls on such localization. The characteristics of localized deformation and intrusive igneous activity in a variety of tectonic settings will be determined by a combination of field and geophysical observations and geochronology. The physical mechanisms and controls on localization will be investigated by a program of three-dimensional physical modeling, using a recently established experimental tectonics laboratory, complemented by two-dimensional numerical experiments. Efforts will be focused on the following sub-projects to be carried out by up to 4 graduate students per year and one post doctoral fellow.