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A proposal to conduct a Caribbean plate project involving the application of space technology to the study of Caribbean geologyThe Caribbean plate project is designed to improve current understanding of geological resources and geological hazards within the Caribbean region. Models of mineral occurrence and genesis (including energy resources) on a regional scale, which contribute to nonrenewable resource investigations. Models of lithospheric stress and strain on a regional scale, which contribute to forecasting geological hazards such as earthquakes and major volcanic eruptions are developed. Geological information is synthesize, and research tools provided by space technology the study of the Earth's crust are used. The project was organized in a thematic fashion, to focus on specific geological aspects of the Caribbean plate which are considered to be key factors in developing the types of models described. The project adopts a synoptic perspective in seeking to characterize the three dimensional structure, composition, state of stress, and evolution of the entire Caribbean plate. Geological information derived from analysis of space acquired data is combined with information provided by conventional methods to obtain insight into the structure, composition, and evolution of the Earth's crust. In addition, very long baseline interferometry and laser ranging techniques, which are also based upon the use of space technology, obtain information concerning crustal motion that, in turn, provides insight into the distribution and localization of crustal stress.
Document ID
19820022902
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Wadge, G. (Lunar and Planetary Inst. Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Geophysics
Report/Patent Number
LPI-TR-81-02
NAS 1.26:168502
NASA-CR-168502
Accession Number
82N30778
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-3389
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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