PI Country:
USA
PIs:
C. Langmuir
Ocean:
N. Atlantic
Region:
N MAR
Year:
2012
Start Date:
9 May 2012
End Date:
11 Jun 2012 Do symmetric and asymmetric segments on the mid-Atlantic Ridge have distinct geochemical signatures? Mapping and petrological sampling.
To sample diverse segments of the mid-Atlantic ridge, largely between the Kane and Atlantis fracture zones, exploring the differences in the type and chemical compositions of rock collected from symmetirc segments as compared so assymmetric segments, where detachment faulting is taking place.
Ship:
R/V Knorr 
