A transdisciplinary and community-driven database to unravel subduction zone initiation
Subduction zones are pivotal for the recycling of Earth's outer layer into its interior. However,
the conditions under which new subduction zones initiate are enigmatic. Here, we …
the conditions under which new subduction zones initiate are enigmatic. Here, we …
Subduction initiation triggered by collision: A review based on examples and models
G Yang - Earth-Science Reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Subduction initiation is one of the main unsolved issues in plate tectonics theory with
different proposed mechanisms. In the arc (plateau, terrane)-continent collision models, a …
different proposed mechanisms. In the arc (plateau, terrane)-continent collision models, a …
Spatial and temporal quantification of subaerial volcanism from 1980 to 2019: solid products, masses, and average eruptive rates
Volcanism is one of the main mechanisms transferring mass and energy between the
interior of the Earth and the Earth's surface. However, the global mass flux of lava, volcanic …
interior of the Earth and the Earth's surface. However, the global mass flux of lava, volcanic …
Slab transport of fluids to deep focus earthquake depths—thermal modeling constraints and evidence from diamonds
The nature and cause of deep earthquakes remain enduring unknowns in the field of
seismology. We present new models of thermal structures of subducted slabs traced to …
seismology. We present new models of thermal structures of subducted slabs traced to …
[HTML][HTML] Natural observations of subduction initiation: Implications for the geodynamic evolution of the Paleo-Asian Ocean
G Yang, Y Li, L Tong, Z Wang, G Si, P Lindagato… - Geosystems and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Initiation of new subduction zones is an integral part of Earth's plate tectonics regime. It is
generally accepted that the negative buoyancy of sufficiently old oceanic lithosphere …
generally accepted that the negative buoyancy of sufficiently old oceanic lithosphere …
[HTML][HTML] Plate tectonic cross-roads: reconstructing the Panthalassa-Neotethys Junction Region from Philippine Sea plate and Australasian oceans and orogens
The plate tectonic history of the Junction Region, which separated the Panthalassa and
Tethys realms, is notoriously challenging to reconstruct. The region has been dominated by …
Tethys realms, is notoriously challenging to reconstruct. The region has been dominated by …
Along-strike variations in the deformed Laurentian margin in the Northern Appalachians: Role of inherited margin geometry and colliding arcs
SE White, JWF Waldron - Earth-Science Reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
The deformed margin of the Laurentian craton, preserved within the Appalachian-
Caledonide Orogen, is one of Earth's best studied ancient continental margins. Within the …
Caledonide Orogen, is one of Earth's best studied ancient continental margins. Within the …
Subduction polarity reversal triggered by oceanic plateau accretion: Implications for induced subduction initiation
Subduction polarity reversal, an induced subduction initiation (SI), may occur frequently in
geological history as exemplified by the Solomon subduction zone. However, the …
geological history as exemplified by the Solomon subduction zone. However, the …
Ridge subduction, magmatism, and metallogenesis
Modern oceans contain large bathymetric highs (spreading oceanic ridges, aseismic ridges
or oceanic plateaus and inactive arc ridges) that, in total, constitute more than 20–30% of the …
or oceanic plateaus and inactive arc ridges) that, in total, constitute more than 20–30% of the …
Rift propagation in rotational versus orthogonal extension: Insights from 4D analogue models
In rift settings, extension rates often vary along strike, due to rotation about a vertical axis or
Euler pole, yet tectonic modelers traditionally apply constant along-strike deformation rates …
Euler pole, yet tectonic modelers traditionally apply constant along-strike deformation rates …