Cel The fragmentation mechanisms of low viscosity magmas such as kimberlite and carbonatite remain enigmatic despite comprehensive research on their more silicious counterparts. In order to understand how and why they erupt we must look at their pyroclastic deposits. The little that is known about the fragmentation of these low-viscosity magmas suggests that they behave differently to the higher viscosity magmas such as basalts and rhyolites, implying there may be something unique about the physical properties of kimberlites and carbonatites such as their low silica and high volatile contents. Some basaltic pyroclasts show affinities with kimberlite pyroclasts suggesting there may be a continuum of fragmentation styles related to changes in viscosity of the magma. This research proposal seeks to fill that gap in our current knowledge by establishing the spectrum of pyroclast types and unique parameters of the explosive eruption of ultra-low viscosity magma. In order to fill this gap in our knowledge I propose to investigate the pyroclast morphologies of kimberlite using a world class collection housed at the University of British Columbia. I then intend to gather a range of moderate to low viscosity pyroclasts from Hawaiian basalts and Italian carbonatites and compare and contrast the range of pyroclasts found. On establishing that there is a range of pyroclast shapes and internal morphologies developed by the different magma types I propose a series of analogue experiments, undertaken at Bristol University, to attempt to recreate the range of pyroclast morphologies observed in nature and assess the physical properties of the magma that influence the formation of the different styles of pyroclasts. The proposed research will not only fill a significant gap in knowledge but will be the first research to assess in any detail how pyroclast morphologies and internal features relate to magma properties such as viscosity and crystal content. The research will help to iden Program(-y) FP7-PEOPLE - Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Temat(-y) FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IOF - Marie Curie Action: "International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development" Zaproszenie do składania wniosków FP7-PEOPLE-2009-IOF Zobacz inne projekty w ramach tego zaproszenia System finansowania MC-IOF - International Outgoing Fellowships (IOF) Koordynator UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL Wkład UE € 228 638,20 Adres BEACON HOUSE QUEENS ROAD BS8 1QU Bristol Zjednoczone Królestwo Zobacz na mapie Region South West (England) Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area Bristol, City of Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kontakt administracyjny Johanna Rule (Ms.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych
