Partner in SWAMMIS, Subduction zone Water and Metamorphism: a Modelling and Imaging Study, RCN Frinatek project, 2014-2018. Supervision one post doctoral fellow, one PhD.

SWaMMIS proposes to establish a fully integrated link between high-resolution seismic images and thermal-petrological models of subduction zones to better understand the role of water and metamorphism in the generation of intraslab earthquakes. This valuable research endeavour will aid in understanding the triggering mechanisms of damaging subduction earthquakes. SWaMMIs will assemble a core team of Norwegian scientists with key international colleagues to bring an exceptional depth of expertise in seismology, geodynamics and petrology to the problem. We will employ an innovative multidisciplinary approach that combines state-of-the-art seismic imaging technology, novel modelling tools, and important observational constraints from high-pressureNorwegian rocks. The recent explosion in computing power and high-quality seismic data makes it possible to tackle this research problem with an unprecedented degree of sophistication.

Main partners:

Prof. Stephane Rondenay (UiB)

Prof. Lars Ottemöller (UiB)

Prof. Henk Keers (UiB)

Prof. Ritske Huismans (UiB)

Prof. Saskia Goes (London Imperial College)

Prof. Qinya Liu (University of Toronto)

Prof. C-W Chen (Taiwan University)

Prof. Håkon Austrheim (UiO)

Felix Halpaap (PhD student)

Hongliang Wang (Post doc)