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Marine Geology and Geophysics
Description
 The Marine Geology and Geophysics program supports research on all aspects of geology and geophysics of the ocean basins and margins, as well as the Great Lakes.
The Program includes:
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Structure, tectonic evolution and volcanic activity of the ocean basins, the continental margins, the mid-ocean ridges, and island arc systems
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Processes controlling exchange of heat and chemical species between seawater and ocean rocks
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Genesis, chemistry, and mineralogic evolution of marine sediments
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Processes controlling deposition, erosion and transport of marine sediments
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Past ocean circulation patterns and climates and
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Interactions of continental and marine geologic processes
In conjunction with on-going research, the Program also supports purchase and development of instrumentation, software and database development, and workshop activities. One example of such instrumentation is the U.S. Ocean Bottom Seismographic Instrument Pool (OBSIP), which consists of a new generation of ocean bottom seismometers and hydrophones. Principal investigators at research universities can request the use of instruments as part of the NSF standard proposal process. Other private and public organizations and industry also have access to use of the instruments upon request and depending upon availability.
Marine Geology and Geophysics Related Programs:
Other items of interest to the MG&G; Community:
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Division of Ocean Sciences,
NSF