This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Geosciences program (CFDA 47.050) provides $347,238 to Michigan State University (MSU) to conduct collaborative research on the structure and behavior of the Alaska megathrust subduction zone. The project aims to enhance the fundamental understanding of how geological structures influence seismic activity in subduction zones, with the ultimate goal of improving earthquake hazard mitigation efforts.
Key research activities include using high-quality seismic data to image the plate interface, overriding plate, and subducting slab in the Alaska Peninsula region. This will enable testing hypotheses about the relationship between geological features and megathrust earthquake processes. The project also supports training opportunities for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as a postdoctoral scholar. The award period runs from January 15, 2024 to December 31, 2026.
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