SEACARIB
Type | Oceanographic cruise |
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Ship | Robert D. Conrad |
Ship owner | Columbia University |
Dates | 04/04/1985 - 02/05/1985 |
Chief scientist(s) | MAUFFRET Alain |
LABORATOIRE DE TECTONIQUE Tour 46, 2e etage 4, Place Jussieu Case 129 75252 PARIS CEDEX 05 |
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Objective | Study of the volcanism of the island arc of the Lesser Antilles. Study of a complex detachment zone (Anegada Passage). Study of the tectonic prism of Muertos. Study of the Beata wrinkle (future submersible diving site?). This cruise is part of a general programme of systematic study of the Caribbean basin; a programme common to various French organisations (IFREMER, IFP, BRGM, UNIVERSITIES). The cruise could not, take place as planned on board the N.O. Jean Charcot, for logistical reasons, but could be carried out on board the RV Conrad (Columbia University ship - LGDO). As one of the fixed objectives (study of the Ride d'Aves) could not be achieved, an additional mission is planned for 1987 (on board the N.O. Jean Charcot). |