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Carolina Cavalcante is an Associate Professor in Structural Geology and Tectonics at the Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen (UiB). Her research focuses on continental deformation processes, tectonic evolution of orogens, and microstructural analysis of crustal rocks. She investigates the interplay between temperature, deformation mechanisms, and tectonic kinematics in regions like SW Norway, Brazil, and West Gondwana.
- Key areas: quartz texture analysis, shear zone dynamics, continental collision, and orogenic evolution.
- Recent studies include the Caledonian orogen collapse (Norway), Borborema Province deformation (Brazil), and reassessment of the Adamastor Ocean hypothesis.
Her work integrates field observations, microstructural analysis (EBSD), and thermochronology to address fundamental questions in structural geology, such as strain localization and crustal rheology. She collaborates internationally, contributing to debates on intracontinental vs. subduction-collision models for orogenic belts.
Recent grants include funding from FAPESP, CAPES, and the Arctic University of Norway. Her research often highlights the role of high-temperature deformation and melt dynamics in shaping crustal architecture.
