Petrological studies of igneous and volcanic systems

火成岩和火山系统的岩石学研究

• 批准号: 239807-2008
• 负责人: Coulson, Ian
• 金额: $ 1.31万
• 依托单位: University of Regina
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2012
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2012-01-01 至 2013-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=496871
• 关键词: Petrological; studies; igneous; volcanic; systems

Igneous and volcanic rocks play a central role in the make up of Canada's varied geology. Magmatic activity in the form of volcanism, emplacement of magma into the Earth's crust and associated interaction between hot fluids and these rocks, play a key role in the formation of many varied and economically important mineral deposits, that help fund the nation's economy. At the same time, the presence of volcanoes close to large cities, such as Vancouver, pose concerns in terms of potential natural hazards. The study of igneous rocks and activity, therefore, is crucial in not only helping understand, identify and model the geological processes inherent in the generation of gold and other mineral deposits, but additionally and perhaps more significant in characterising cycles of volcanic activity and their estimated timeframes of operation. This type of information can help in the prediction of volcanic eruptions. To this background, this research program will study igneous rocks and the products of volcanism from parts of western Canada, Italy, and Colombia, to describe their nature and origins, and model the development of magmas. It will utilise state-of-the-art analytical equipment in combination with field and laboratory investigations. This project provides excellent training opportunities for 1 Ph.D. and 2 M.Sc.-level students in addition to supporting several undergraduate student research projects. As such, it will train the highly qualified people needed to keep Canada at the forefront of Geoscience education, exploration and research.

火成岩和火山岩在加拿大各种地质的构成中起着核心作用。 岩浆活动以火山的形式，将岩浆埋入地球的地壳中，以及热液与这些岩石之间的相关相互作用，在许多多样化且经济上重要的矿物质矿床的形成中起着关键作用，这有助于资助国家经济。 同时，靠近大城市（例如温哥华）的火山的存在对潜在的自然危害提出了担忧。 因此，对火成岩和活性的研究不仅在帮助理解，识别和建模黄金和其他矿物质沉积物中固有的地质过程至关重要，而且在表征火山活性的周期及其估计的周期中，还可能更重要操作的时间范围。 这种类型的信息可以帮助预测火山喷发。 在这种背景下，该研究计划将研究加拿大，意大利和哥伦比亚西部地区的火山岩以及火山的产物，以描述其性质和起源，并建模岩浆的发展。 它将利用最先进的分析设备以及现场和实验室研究。 该项目为1 Ph.D.提供了极好的培训机会。除了支持几个本科生研究项目外，还有2个M.Sc级学生。 因此，它将培训将加拿大置于地球科学教育，探索和研究的最前沿所需的高素质人士。