Using GIS to Analyze Active Tectonics in the Lake Trichonis Region of Greece

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Geology

Mentor Information

Peter Wampler

Department

Geology

Location

Kirkhof Center KC29

Start Date

11-4-2012 9:00 AM

Keywords

Information, Innovation, and Technology, Changing Ideas/Changing Worlds

Abstract

The Mediterranean region is tectonically active today with a unique and interesting tectonic system. Three major plates (Eurasian, African, and Arabian plates) meet to enclose the Mediterranean. However, more interestingly, numerous microplates govern the dynamics of the region. Research will focus on the area surrounding Lake Trichonis, a small lake just northwest of the Gulf of Corinth. There is evidence that the rift in which Lake Trichonis is located is relatively young (< 1 million years) and still actively subsiding. The Lake is a feature caused by active tectonics and rifting. Alluvial fans, submerged alluvial fans, deltas, stream profiles, and other geologic features will be analyzed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to quantify horizontal and vertical displacements.

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Using GIS to Analyze Active Tectonics in the Lake Trichonis Region of Greece

Kirkhof Center KC29

The Mediterranean region is tectonically active today with a unique and interesting tectonic system. Three major plates (Eurasian, African, and Arabian plates) meet to enclose the Mediterranean. However, more interestingly, numerous microplates govern the dynamics of the region. Research will focus on the area surrounding Lake Trichonis, a small lake just northwest of the Gulf of Corinth. There is evidence that the rift in which Lake Trichonis is located is relatively young (< 1 million years) and still actively subsiding. The Lake is a feature caused by active tectonics and rifting. Alluvial fans, submerged alluvial fans, deltas, stream profiles, and other geologic features will be analyzed using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to quantify horizontal and vertical displacements.