Expedition 344: Call for Scientists
Exp: 344 CRISP2
Costa Rica Seismogenesis Project (CRISP) 2
October - December 2012
Application Deadline: December 15, 2011
Scientific Aims: Based on Expedition 334 and Proposals 537A-Full5 and 537A-Add, this expedition aims to understand the processes that control nucleation and seismic rupture of large earthquakes at erosional subduction zones.
Scientific Objectives:
(1) the characterization of the lithology, texture, and physical properties of the subducting sediments and basement;
(2) the rate of subduction erosion and subsidence history of the upper plate;
(3) the fluid/rock interactions and geochemical processes active within the upper plate; and
(4) the evolution of the stress field upslope.
Application Process: Scientists interested in participating please consult the ESSAC webpage.
Required documents (PDF only) are:
1) a CV
2) a letter of interest including your specific expertise, previous involvement in DSDP/ODP/IODP expeditions, research interest
3) a publication list
Young researchers must additionally provide a letter of support from their host institution including information on the post-cruise science support: How to achieve the proposed scientific objectives in the future (funding scheme and support from host institution).
Please send a copy of your application documents to the IODP-Canada office (coordinator@mail.iodpcanada.ca).
For more information, download the ESSAC flyer.
