Objective
The evolution of the Antarctic Ice Sheet has been widely debated. According to several studies a continent-wide ice sheet
first developed during the early Oligocene and subsequently it experienced many cycles of advance and retreat.
Tectonic, oceanographic, climatic and ice dynamic processes have been pointed to as the primary factors controlling this
oscillation. However, their relative influence is still controversial. Middle Miocene growth of the Antarctic ice sheet has been
related to intensification of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. It was followed by warm episodes during the Mid Miocene
Climatic Optimum and during the Pliocene when collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet has been suggested. However, the
stratigraphic signature of such a collapse has not been recognized on West Antarctic continental margins. The main aim of
this proposal is examine the record of ice sheet evolution on West Antarctic continental margins from middle Miocene to
present and clarify the factors controlling the major sedimentary changes and their global implications.
Keywords
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Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
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H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility
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Topic(s)
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Funding Scheme
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Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
MSCA-IF - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (IF)
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) H2020-MSCA-IF-2017
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SN2 1FL Swindon
United Kingdom
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