The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $588,786 project grant under the Geosciences Program (CFDA 47.050) to The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York (Columbia University) to develop replicated coral geochemical reconstructions to understand dynamics of the South Pacific Convergence Zone (SPCZ) in the context of climate change. The project aims to analyze temperature-sensitive elements preserved in coral cores from American Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga to reconstruct multi-year and long-term trends in ocean temperature and rainfall. This work will help elucidate the influence of global warming, El Niño events, and volcanic eruptions on the SPCZ, a critical feature controlling southern hemisphere hydroclimate and tropical cyclones. The research, which runs from June 2024 to May 2027, will support a PhD student, undergraduate students, and high school students, contributing to workforce development in the geosciences.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $588.8k | 5/22/24 |