Over the last decades, numerous studies have emphasized the role of serpentinites in the
subduction zone geodynamics. Their presence and role in subduction environments are …

The inception of plate tectonics on Earth and its subsequent evolution are discussed on the
basis of theoretical considerations and observational constraints. The likelihood of plate …

Conditions and dynamics of subduction–collision and subsequent 3-D slab break-off and
slab tear propagation are quantified, for the first time, using fully dynamic numerical models …

Subduction drives plate tectonics and builds continental crust, and as such is one of the
most important processes for sha** the present-day Earth. Here we review both theory …

The lithosphere–asthenosphere boundary (LAB) is a first-order structural discontinuity that
accommodates differential motion between tectonic plates and the underlying mantle …

Plate tectonic theory was developed 50 years ago and underpins most of our understanding
of Earth's evolution. The theory explains observations of magnetic lineations on the seafloor …

Presenting a coherent synthesis of lithosphere studies, this book covers a range of
geophysical methods (seismic reflection, refraction, and receiver function methods; elastic …

The Urey ratio describes the contribution of internal heat production to planetary‐scale
energy balance, and knowing this thermal budget for Earth is essential to understand its …

Resolving the modes of mantle convection through Earth history, ie when plate tectonics
started and what kind of mantle dynamics reigned before, is essential to the understanding …

Fennoscandia is the key area for glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) research. Owing to its
long settlement and excellent infrastructure, ongoing land uplift in the north as well as …