A M-Sequence Geomagnetic Polarity Time Scale that Minimizes Global Spreading Rate Variations and Incorporates Cyclostratigraphic Information
- Lead PI: Dr. Alberto Malinverno
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Unit Affiliation: Marine and Polar Geophysics, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)
- July 2009 - June 2013
- Inactive
- Global ; Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO)
- Project Type: Research
DESCRIPTION: The project will improve the M-sequence geomagnetic polarity time scale by: 1) using Monte Carlo to generate a geomagnetic polarity time scale that results in minimal spreading rate fluctuations over multiple spreading centers; and 2) using magnetic polarity chron durations estimated from cyclostratigraphic studies to calibrate and constrain the geomagnetic polarity time scale.
OUTCOMES: Data has been assembled, a Monte Carlo algorithm developed, and Monte Carlo code run numerous times. Results from the M-sequence have been presented and a NFE given to complete publication of them. One journal article published and one one-time publication.