Research: Metamorphism
Contact metamorphic aureoles are the ideal places for studying heat-fluid transfer within the crust and its control on metamorphism and ore formation. I have been collaborating with Peter Nabelek and students in developing hydrodynamic models constrained by geochemical and petrological data from the Notch Peak metamorphic aureole in southern Utah and other aureoles. These studies have provided useful insights into the transient and complex heat and fluid flow in the aureoles and the associated mineral reactions.
I’m also interested in studying regional metamorphism associated with mountain building processes. One major approach we have used is numerical modeling ofs the change of pressure-temperature conditions in the mountain building processes and compare the results with the pressure-temperature-time (PPt) paths derived from geological studies.
Recent and Ongoing Projects
last update: winter 2005
credits
copyright 1999 Mian Liu
and The Curators of the University of Missouri