Subduction-transition zone interaction: A review
As subducting plates reach the base of the upper mantle, some appear to flatten and
stagnate, while others seemingly go through unimpeded. This variable resistance to slab …
stagnate, while others seemingly go through unimpeded. This variable resistance to slab …
Plate tectonics and orogenic research after 25 years: A Tethyan perspective
Orogeny, the process by which the earth's prominent mountain ranges are constructed, has
been a central topic of interest in the earth sciences since at least the end of the 18th …
been a central topic of interest in the earth sciences since at least the end of the 18th …
History of subduction and back arc extension in the Central Mediterranean
Geological and geophysical constraints to reconstruct the evolution of the Central
Mediterranean subduction zone are presented. Geological observations such as upper plate …
Mediterranean subduction zone are presented. Geological observations such as upper plate …
Phase transition Clapeyron slopes and transition zone seismic discontinuity topography
The depths, widths, and magnitudes of the 410‐km and 660‐km seismic discontinuities are
largely consistent with an isochemical phase change origin, as is the observation that the …
largely consistent with an isochemical phase change origin, as is the observation that the …
East Asia mantle tomography: New insight into plate subduction and intraplate volcanism
We present a new P-wave tomographic model beneath East Asia by inverting 1,401,797
arrival-time data recorded by the regional seismic networks in East Asia and temporary …
arrival-time data recorded by the regional seismic networks in East Asia and temporary …
Role of temperature‐dependent viscosity and surface plates in spherical shell models of mantle convection
Layered viscosity, temperature‐dependent viscosity, and surface plates have an important
effect on the scale and morphology of structure in spherical models of mantle convection …
effect on the scale and morphology of structure in spherical models of mantle convection …
Evolution and diversity of subduction zones controlled by slab width
Subducting slabs provide the main driving force for plate motion and flow in the Earth's
mantle,,,, and geodynamic, seismic and geochemical studies offer insight into slab dynamics …
mantle,,,, and geodynamic, seismic and geochemical studies offer insight into slab dynamics …
Flat slab subduction, trench suction, and craton destruction: Comparison of the North China, Wyoming, and Brazilian cratons
The mechanisms of growth and destruction of continental lithosphere have been long
debated. We define and test a unifying plate tectonic driving mechanism that explains the …
debated. We define and test a unifying plate tectonic driving mechanism that explains the …
Post-Laramide removal of the Farallon slab, western United States
I propose that post-Laramide removal of the subhorizontally subducting Farallon slab
occurred by buckling downward along an approximately east-northeast–trending axis. This …
occurred by buckling downward along an approximately east-northeast–trending axis. This …
Trench-parallel flow beneath the Nazca plate from seismic anisotropy
Shear-wave splitting of S and SKS phases reveals the anisotropy and strain field of the
mantle beneath the subducting Nazca plate, Cocos plate, and the Caribbean region. These …
mantle beneath the subducting Nazca plate, Cocos plate, and the Caribbean region. These …