GWADASEIS

Type Oceanographic cruise
Ship Le Suroît
Ship owner Ifremer
Dates 22/02/2009 - 28/03/2009
Chief scientist(s) FEUILLET Nathalie

INSTITUT DE PHYSIQUE DU GLOBE DE PARIS - UMR 7154, UMS 3454

1 rue Jussieu

75005 Paris

+33 (0)1 83 95 74 00

https://www.ipgp.fr/
DOI 10.17600/9020020
Objective

Better restricting the seismic and volcanic geohazards in the Antilles arc. Mapping of active faults along the volcanic arc, paleoseismicity, the eruption history of the arc's volcanoes and tephrochronology. This fell under the GWADASEIS project.

Published data

Seibert Chloé, Feuillet Nathalie (2024). Bathymetry compilation from the Lesser Antilles subduction zone: 100 m grid. https://doi.org/10.17882/102946


Data managed by SISMER

Bibliography

Publications

Philippon Melody, Roger Jean, Lebrun Jean Frédéric, Thinon Isabelle, Foix OceaneORCID, Mazzotti Stéphane, Gutscher Marc-Andre, Montheil Leny, Cornée Jean-Jacques (2024). Forearc crustal faults as tsunami sources in the upper plate of the Lesser Antilles subduction zone: the case study of the Morne Piton fault system. Natural Hazards And Earth System Sciences, 24(9), 3129-3154. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-24-3129-2024 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00873/98486/


Brunet Morgane, Nalpas Thierry, Hallot Erwan, Le Friant Anne, Boudon Georges, Kermarrec Jean-Jacques (2023). Gravity-driven sliding and associated deformations along complex submarine slopes: a laboratory modeling approach based on constraints observed offshore Martinique Island (Lesser Antilles). Bsgf-earth Sciences Bulletin, 194(12), 20p. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1051/bsgf/2023008 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00849/96088/


Montheil Leny, Philippon Mélody, Münch Philippe, Camps Pierre, Vaes Bram, Cornée Jean‐jacques, Poidras Thierry, Van Hinsbergen Douwe J.J. (2023). Paleomagnetic rotations in the northeastern Caribbean region reveal major intraplate deformation since the Eocene. Tectonics, 42(8), e2022TC007706 (34p.). Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/2022TC007706 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00846/95785/


Henri M, Quidelleur X, Le Friant A, Komorowski Jc, Escartin Javier, Deplus C, Mevel C (2022). K-Ar Geochronology and geochemistry of underwater lava samples from the Subsaintes cruise offshore Les Saintes (Guadeloupe): Insights for the Lesser Antilles arc magmatism. Marine Geology, 450, 106862 (14p.). Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.margeo.2022.106862 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00783/89448/


Cordrie L., Feuillet N., Gailler A., Biguenet M., Chaumillon E., Sabatier P. (2022). A Megathrust earthquake as source of a Pre-Colombian tsunami in Lesser Antilles: Insight from sediment deposits and tsunami modeling. Earth-science Reviews, 228, 104018 (27p.). Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.earscirev.2022.104018 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00764/87631/


Seibert C., Feuillet N., Ratzov Gueorgui, Beck C., Cattaneo AntonioORCID (2020). Seafloor morphology and sediment transfer in the mixed carbonate-siliciclastic environment of the Lesser Antilles forearc along Barbuda to St. Lucia. Marine Geology, 428, 106242 (29p.). Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.margeo.2020.106242 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00635/74689/


Leclerc Frederique, Feuillet Nathalie (2019). Quaternary coral reef complexes as powerful markers of long-term subsidence related to deep processes at subduction zones: Insights from Les Saintes [Guadeloupe, French West Indies]. Geosphere, 15(4), 983-1007. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1130/GES02069.1 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00839/95117/


Leclerc F., Feuillet N., Deplus C. (2016). Interactions between active faulting, volcanism, and sedimentary processes at an island arc: Insights from Les Saintes channel, Lesser Antilles arc. Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems, 17(7), 2781-2802. https://doi.org/10.1002/2016GC006337


Brunet Morgane, Le Friant Anne, Boudon Georges, Lafuerza Sara, Talling Peter, Hornbach Matthew, Ishizuka Osamu, Lebas Elodie, Guyard Herve (2016). Composition, geometry, and emplacement dynamics of a large volcanic island landslide offshore Martinique: From volcano flank-collapse to seafloor sediment failure. Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems, 17(3), 699-724. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1002/2015GC006034 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00309/42019/


Leclerc F., Feuillet N., Perret M., Cabioch G., Bazin S., Lebrun J. -F., Saurel J. M. (2015). The reef platform of Martinique: Interplay between eustasy, tectonic subsidence and volcanism since Late Pleistocene. Marine Geology, 369, 34-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.margeo.2015.08.001


Beck C., Reyss J-L, Leclerc F., Moreno E., Feuillet Nathalie, Barrier L., Beauducel F., Boudon G., Clement V., Deplus Christine, Gallou N., Lebrun J-F, Le Friant A., Nercessian A., Paterne M., Pichot Thibaud, Vidal C. (2012). Identification of deep subaqueous co-seismic scarps through specific coeval sedimentation in Lesser Antilles: implication for seismic hazard. Natural Hazards And Earth System Sciences, 12(5), 1755-1767. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-12-1755-2012 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00089/20040/


Voight Barry, Le Friant Anne, Boudon Georges, Deplus Christine, Komorowski Jean-Christophe, Lebas Elodie, Sparks R. Stephen J., Talling Peter, Trofimovs Jess (2012). Undrained Sediment Loading Key to Long-Runout Submarine Mass Movements: Evidence from the Caribbean Volcanic Arc. Submarine Mass Movements And Their Consequences, 31, 417-428. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-2162-3_37


Feuillet Nathalie, Beauducel Francois, Tapponnier Paul (2011). Tectonic context of moderate to large historical earthquakes in the Lesser Antilles and mechanical coupling with volcanoes. Journal Of Geophysical Research-solid Earth, 116(B10308), 1-26. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/2011JB008443 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00200/31097/


Feuillet Nathalie, Beauducel F., Jacques E., Tapponnier P., Delouis B., Bazin S., Vallee M., King G. C. P. (2011). The Mw=6.3, November 21, 2004, Les Saintes earthquake (Guadeloupe): Tectonic setting, slip model and static stress changes. Journal Of Geophysical Research-solid Earth, 116(B10301), 1-25. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/2011JB008310 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00200/31099/


Lebas E., Le Friant A., Boudon G., Watt S. F. L., Talling P. J., Feuillet Nathalie, Deplus Christine, Berndt C., Vardy M. E. (2011). Multiple widespread landslides during the long-term evolution of a volcanic island: Insights from high-resolution seismic data, Montserrat, Lesser Antilles. Geochemistry Geophysics Geosystems, 12(5), Q05006. Publisher's official version : https://doi.org/10.1029/2010GC003451 , Open Access version : https://archimer.ifremer.fr/doc/00200/31100/


Le Friant Anne, Ishizuka Osamu, Stronclk Nicole (2011). Lesser Antilles Volcanism and Landslides. Drilling volcanic landslides deposits and volcanoclastic sediments in the Lesser Antilles arc: implications for hazard assessment and long-term magmatic evolution of the arc. IODP Scientific Prospectus, (340), 1-86. https://doi.org/10.2204/iodp.sp.340.2011


Le Friant A., Deplus Christine, Boudon G., Feuillet Nathalie, Trofimovs J., Komorowski J-C., Sparks R. S. J., Talling P., Loughlin S., Palmer M., Ryan G. (2010). Eruption of Soufriere Hills (1995-2009) from an offshore perspective: Insights from repeated swath bathymetry surveys. Geophysical Research Letters, 37(L11307), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1029/2010GL043580


Feuillet Nathalie, Leclerc Frederique, Tapponnier Paul, Beauducel Francois, Boudon Georges, Le Friant Anne, Deplus Christine, Lebrun Jean-Frederic, Nercessian Alexandre, Saurel Jean-Marie, Clement Valentin (2010). Active faulting induced by slip partitioning in Montserrat and link with volcanic activity: New insights from the 2009 GWADASEIS marine cruise data. Geophysical Research Letters, 37(L00E15), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1029/2010GL042556


Beck Christian, Mercier De Lepinay Bernard, Schneider Jean-Luc, Cremer Michel, Cagatay Namik, Wendenbaum Evrard, Boutareaud Sbastien, Menot Guillemette, Schmidt Sabine, Weber Olivier, Eris Kadir, Armijo Rolando, Meyer Bertrand, Pondard Nicolas, Gutscher Marc-Andre, Turon Jean-Louis, Labeyrie Laurent, Cortijo Elsa, Gallet Yves, Bouquerel Helene, Gorur N., Gervais A., Castera M.-H., Londeix Laurent, de Resseguier Amaury, Jaouen A. (2007). Late Quaternary co-seismic sedimentation in the Sea of Marmara's deep basins. Sedimentary Geology, 199(1-2), 65-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sedgeo.2006.12.031


References of International Seminar Communications

Beauducel F. and N. Feuillet The great 1843 earthquake in the Lesser Antilles, ?, 2012, AGU Fall Meeting 2012, San Francisco, Calif., 3-7 Dec.

Beck C ., Reyss J.L., Feuillet N., Leclerc F. and E.Moreno, Characterizing subaqueous co-seismic scarps using coeval specific sedimentary events; a case study in Lesser Antilles, 2012, AGU Fall Meeting 2012, San Francisco, Calif., 3-7 Dec.

Feuillet N., Leclerc F., Deplus C., Tapponnier P., Beauducel F., Jacques E., C. Beck, Le Friant A. Boudon G. , LeBrun J.F., Bazin S.,, Slip partitioning in the Lesser Antilles arc: implications for seismic and volcanic hazards?, 2012, AGU Fall Meeting 2012, San Francisco, Calif., 3-7 Dec.

Lebas E., Le Friant A, Boudon G., Watt S. Talling P.J., Feuillet N., Deplus C. , Berndt C. and Vardy M. E. Multiple widespread mass-transport processes during the long-term evolution of a volcanic island: Insights from high-resolution seismic data, Montserrat, Lesser Antilles?, 2012, AGU Fall Meeting 2012, San Francisco, Calif., 3-7 Dec.

E. Lebas, A. Le Friant, G. Boudon, S.F.L. Watt, P.J. Talling, N. Feuillet, C. Deplus, C. Berndt, M.E. Vardy.* *Multiple widespread landslides during the long-term evolution of a volcanic island: insights from high-resolution seismic data, Montserrat, Lesser Antilles. Soufrière Hills volcano 15 years on Montserrat, 4-8th April 2011.

Beck C., N.Feuillet (Chief Scientist), J.L., Reyss and GWADASEIS Scientific Party : Direct measurement of co-seismic fault activity through associated sedimentation: an example within the Lesser Antilles Arc ?. ESF Research Conferences ESF-FWF Submarine Paleoseismology: The Offshore Search of Large Holocene Earthquakes, 11-16 September 2010, Obergürgl.

Beck C., N.Feuillet (Chief Scientist), J.L., Reyss and GWADASEIS Scientific Party : Direct measurement of co-seismic fault activity through associated sedimentation: an example within the Lesser Antilles Arc, 18th International Sedimentogical Congress (ISC / IAS), 26th September/1st October 2010, Mendoza.

F. Leclerc, N. Feuillet, P. Tapponnier,F. Beauducel, G. Boudon, A. Le Friant, C. Deplus, J.-F. Lebrun, A. Nercessian, J.-M. Saurel1 and V. Clément (2010). Active faulting induced by slip partitioning in Montserrat and link with volcanic activity : New insights from the 2009 GWADASEIS marine cruise data. Presented at : 15 Years on Conference, Montserrat, 4-8 april 2011

F. Leclerc, N. Feuillet, P. Tapponnier,F. Beauducel, G. Boudon, A. Le Friant, C. Deplus, J.-F. Lebrun, A. Nercessian, J.-M. Saurel1 and V. Clément (2010). Active faulting induced by slip partitioning in Montserrat and link with volcanic activity : New insights from the 2009 GWADASEIS marine cruise data. Presented at : 19th Caribbean Geological Conference, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 20-24 march 2011.

Leclerc F., N. Feuillet, F. Beauducel, G. Boudon, V. Clément, C. Deplus, J.-F. Lebrun, A. Le Friant, A. Nercessian, and J.-M. Saurel1 (2010). Active faulting induced by the slip partitioning in the Lesser Antilles arc. European Scientific Foundation Conference : Submarine Paleoseismology. 11-16 September 2010, Innsbruck.

Leclerc F., N. Feuillet, F. Beauducel, G. Boudon, V. Clément, C. Deplus, J.-F. Lebrun, A. Le Friant, A. Nercessian, and J.-M. Saurel1 (2010). Active faulting induced by the slip partitioning in the Lesser Antilles arc. Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 12, EGU2010-9268, presented at EGU General Assembly 2010, Vienna.

References of National Seminar Communications

Beck, C., N. Feuillet, J.-L. Reyss, L. Barrier, F. Beauducel, G. Boudon, V. Clément, C. Deplus, N. Gallou, J.-F. Le Brun, F. Leclerc, A. Le Friant, E. Moreno, A. Nercessian, M. Paterne, J.-M. Saurel, T. Pichot, C. Vidal, (2009). Co-seismic sedimentary increments within the Lesser Antilles Arc. Preliminary results from GWADASEIS coring campaign. Presented at the 12th conference of the Association des Sédimentologistes Français, Rennes 2009, France.

DEA or MASTER 2 using campaign data

F. Leclerc: Active faulting induced by slip-partitioning along the Lesser Antilles Arc: Les Saintes and Montserrat active fault systems. New insights from the 2009 Gwadaseis and 2010 Bathysaintes marine cruise data. 2010 : Master 2 de l?Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris, 30 pp, 2010

Thesis using campaign data

Del Manzo Giulia (2023). Tephro and cryptotephrostratigraphy of deep-sea marine sequences : what could be learnt from Montagne Pelée volcano and Young Toba Tuff eruption ? PhD Thesis, Université Paris iité.


Bénâtre Gaëlle (2022). Sismotectonique du prisme de la Barbade : implications sur le potentiel sismogénique de la zone de subduction des Antilles. PhD Thesis, Université Paris Cité.


Seibert Chloé (2019). Transferts Sédimentaires et Grands Séismes dans l'Arc des Petites Antilles : apport de la Paleosismologie en mer / Sedimentary transfer and Great earthquakes in the Lesser Antilles Arc : insights from submarine paleoseismology. PhD Thesis, Université Paris Diderot - Paris 7.


Laurencin Muriel (2017). Etude de la géométrie, de la nature et des déformations de la zone de subduction des Petites Antilles du Nord / Deep structure geometry, crust nature and tectonic deformation in the northern Lesser Antilles margin. PhD Thesis, Université de Bretagne Occidentale.


2010-2013- En cours- Frédérique Leclerc, Thèse de Doctorat/ (IPGP, Allocation du Ministère): Fonctionnement et sismicité d'un grand système de failles accommodant la convergence oblique le long de l'arc volcanique Antillais.

2009-2012 -En cours -Elodie LEBAS, Thèse de Doctorat/ (IPGP, Allocation du Ministère). "Étude des processus de démantèlement des édifices volcaniques de l'île de la Réunion et comparaison avec d'autres édifices volcaniques".