Understanding the geodynamic evolution of the Antarctic mantle and crust since ice sheet i — NSF Award to Columbia University (NY,
This research aims to advance our understanding of the dynamic interaction between mantle flow, crustal deformation, and topography beneath Antarctica by developing a high-resolution geodynamic model using the mantle convection code ASPECT. The model simulates mantle flow and crustal dynamics from the time of the Antar
| Award title | Understanding the geodynamic evolution of the Antarctic mantle and crust since ice sheet i |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2447284 |
| Awardee | Columbia University |
| City | NEW YORK |
| State | NY |
| Amount obligated | $703,638 |
| Principal investigator | Jacqueline Austermann |
| Program | ANT Earth Sciences |
| Start date | 07/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This research aims to advance our understanding of the dynamic interaction between mantle flow, crustal deformation, and topography beneath Antarctica by developing a high-resolution geodynamic model using the mantle convection code ASPECT. The model simulates mantle flow and crustal dynamics from the time of the Antarctic Ice Sheet's inception (34 million years ago) to the present. Key objectives include addressing the evolution and uplift of the Marie Byrd Land hotspot, investigating the inter |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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