New Departures
Executive Summary Cover Participants Preface Research in SG&T at NSF
Rheology & Orgenesiss
Introduction Research Opportunities Brittle-Ductile Deformation Mechanical-Hydrologic Systems Mechanism-based Rheologies Constitutive Relations Fabric Development Chemical Weakening
Earthquakes to Orogenesis
Introduction Research Questions Elastic & Permanent Deformation Distributions of Earthquakes Localization & Deformation The Role of Fluids Fault Zone Processes Research Opportunities
Tectoncis & Climate
Introduction Research Opportunities Surface & Tectonic Models Mechanics of Erosion FLuvial Terrace Systems Dating Digital Elevation Models Basin Architecture Neotectonics
Earth & Life
Introduction Rodinia Rapid Motions Glaciations Questions for the Next Decade Technological Opportunities
Facilities
Cosmogenic Isotopes Geochronology & Thermochronology Rock Deformation Geodetic Studies
Educational Departures
Introduction Recommendations 1. Interdisciplinary Education 2. Undergraduate Education 3. Graduate Education Characterization of Geo. Structures Tectonic Processes Using Continuum Mechanics
Contact Information
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NSF Earth Science Division
NSF Tectonics Program
SG&T Division, GSA