Improving interpretations of thermochronometric data through updates to modeling programs and user education

Low-temperature thermochronometry data are useful for answering a variety of geologic questions. However, interpretations made from such data rely on complex relationships between physical and chemical behavior at the mineral scale, combined with information related to the overall geologic history. This collaboration will (1) update program models used to interpret low-temperature thermochronometric data, (2) host a workshop focused on educating the geologic research community on how to best use such models, and (3) share analytical and lab expertise for new systems being built in the Gallagher lab.

UC PI:
David Shuster
Department of Earth and Planetary Science, UC Berkeley

France PI:
Kerry Gallagher
Géosciences-Rennes, Université de Rennes 1