What is a Large Igneous Province and what geologic processes are involved in its development?
2. What is the geologic and oceanographic setting of the Kerguelen Plateau, and why is it considered to be a LIP? 3. How do results from Legs 120 and 183 (especially Site 1138) address questions regarding the nature and origin of the Kerguelen Plateau? 4. How do results from Legs 120 and 183 (especially Site 1138) document the Mesozoic and Cenozoic geologic history of the Kerguelen Plateau? Top Source Material This assignment explores the significance and geologic history of the Kerguelen Plateau Large Igneous Province, as revealed by Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) Legs 120 and 183. • Background information about the Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) can be found at: Ocean Drilling Program home page • A virtual tour of the drillship is at Virtual Tour of ODP Drillship • Overviews of the major results of Legs 120 and 183 are found in the ODP press releases from each leg at: ODP Leg 120 Press Release, ODP Leg 183 Press Release • A global map of Large Igneous Provinces is found at: Global Map of
