[iris-bulk] AGU Session T22: Plate Boundary Processes at the Nankai Trough Subduction Zone

[HAROLD J TOBIN]

We'd like to call your attention to the following special session at the AGU 2008 Fall Meeting, organized as a forum for all research related to interplate seismogenic and tsunamigenic processes of the Nankai Trough subduction system. Please consider contributing an abstract on any related topic, and feel free to contact either of us with inquiries. 

thank you,
Harold Tobin and Masa Kinoshita
htobin at wisc.edu   masa at jamstec.go.jp


  SESSION T22: Plate Boundary Processes in the Nankai Trough
  Subduction Zone

  Conveners: Harold J. Tobin (Un. of Wisconsin, USA) and Masataka Kinoshita (JAMSTEC-IFREE, Japan)
  Co-sponsored by Seismology

  The Nankai Trough has become an iconic subduction zone for the
  investigation of forearc tectonic processes and great subduction
  earthquakes. It is perhaps the most intensively-studied
  convergent plate boundary in the world. Recent work here ranges
  from the discovery of deep, non-volcanic tremor and VLF
  earthquakes, through detailed seismic tomography of subducting
  plate and forearc wedge structure, high resolution 3D seismic
  reflection surveys and, most recently, direct sampling through
  scientific drilling. This multi-disciplinary session will
  highlight the results of the just-completed first stage of IODP
  drilling in the NanTroSEIZE project, as well as recent 3D
  seismic reflection imaging, novel seismological observations,
  and geodetic studies. Contributions are welcomed on any topic
  related to the Nankai forearc and plate boundary processes,
  including accretionary wedge architecture, state of stress,
  fault zone structure, fluid-fault interaction, megathrust
  earthquakes, tsunamigenesis, and tremor and VLF seismic events.