Ludovic Jeanniot

I aim to predict gravity acceleration and its derivatives to constrain geodynamical models and compare the modelled gravity with satellite observations. I also have a side project with TOTAL SE to further develop my rifted margins kinematic modelling tool and apply it to case studies.

I quantitatively reviewed deformation features on natural transtensional rifted margins. I have measured rift obliquity and velocity magnitude of relative plate motion for 26 transtensional and orthogonal rifted margin segments along the Atlantic and Indian Oceans for possible relationships between rift obliquity on the one hand and rift width, onshore topography, the time from rifting to breakup, and the presence or absence of melt on the other.

I investigated lithosphere and asthenosphere deformation during continental breakup using a kinematic modelling approach. I demonstrated how lithosphere deformation modes affect mantle exhumation, subsidence and melting and applied results to the Iberia-Newfoundland and Alpine Tethys rifted margins.

Geology, Geochemistry, Geophysics.