Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Extension, Northern Colorado River Extensional Corridor, Northwestern Arizona, Southern Nevada, and Southeastern California

了解大陆扩张的动力学需要 从三维的角度看， 然而，许多研究都认为， 平面应变和考虑的过程中，只有两个 尺寸. 本项目将研究横向和沿着- 延伸量的走向变化， 伸展作用、岩浆作用及与可容空间相邻的特征 通过对北方中新世生长断陷盆地的研究 科罗拉多河延伸走廊 预计这些数据将 可用于开发三维模型， 大陆扩张

Understanding the dynamics of continental extension requires a three-dimensional perspective of the timing, magnitude, and rate of extension over broad regions, however many studies have assumed plane strain and considered processes of extension in only two dimensions. This project will examine across-strike and along- strike variations in the amount of extension, relations between extension and magmatism and features adjacent to accommodation zones by study of Miocene growth-fault basins in the northern Colorado River extensional corridor. These data are expected to be useful in development of three-dimensional models for continental extension.