The behavior of the lithosphere on seismic to geologic timescales
The strength of the lithosphere and how it responds to loading and unloading are
fundamental problems with wide implications. Flexure studies suggest that the elastic …
fundamental problems with wide implications. Flexure studies suggest that the elastic …
Mantle structure beneath the Macaronesian volcanic islands (Cape Verde, Canaries, Madeira and Azores): A review and future directions
Ocean island volcanism provides a unique window into the nature of mantle composition,
dynamics and evolution. The four Macaronesian archipelagos–Cape Verde, the Canaries …
dynamics and evolution. The four Macaronesian archipelagos–Cape Verde, the Canaries …
Lithospheric deformation induced by loading of the Hawaiian Islands and its implications for mantle rheology
The long‐term rheological properties of the lithosphere are fundamental for understanding
both surface tectonics and mantle dynamics on Earth. In this study, we have developed 3‐D …
both surface tectonics and mantle dynamics on Earth. In this study, we have developed 3‐D …
The 9th of July 1998 Faial Island (Azores, North Atlantic) seismic sequence
Abstract The Faial earthquake (ML 5.8) that occurred on the 9th of July, 1998, in the Azores
region (north Atlantic), caused nine casualties and severe destruction affecting more than …
region (north Atlantic), caused nine casualties and severe destruction affecting more than …
Primitive neon isotopes in Terceira Island (Azores archipelago)
We present the first neon data, as well as new helium data, on Terceira Island (Azores
archipelago, Portugal). Clear 20Ne and 21Ne excesses compared to air are observed …
archipelago, Portugal). Clear 20Ne and 21Ne excesses compared to air are observed …
Geophysical insights and early spreading history in the vicinity of the Jan Mayen Fracture Zone, Norwegian–Greenland Sea
Using a new high-resolution aeromagnetic survey (JAS-05) that was acquired along the
trend of the Jan Mayen Fracture Zone (JMFZ), west of the Vøring volcanic margin, we …
trend of the Jan Mayen Fracture Zone (JMFZ), west of the Vøring volcanic margin, we …
Crustal seismic velocity structure near Faial and Pico Islands (AZORES), from local earthquake tomography
The Azores archipelago (Portugal) is located on an oceanic plateau, in a geodynamic
environment prone to intense seismic and volcanic activity. In order to investigate the crustal …
environment prone to intense seismic and volcanic activity. In order to investigate the crustal …
Constraints on the structure of the crust and lithosphere beneath the Azores Islands from teleseismic receiver functions
Summary The Azores Archipelago is located near the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (MAR) and
consists of nine islands, resting on both sides of the ridge. Various methods including …
consists of nine islands, resting on both sides of the ridge. Various methods including …
Magmatic evolution of graciosa (Azores, Portugal)
Graciosa is the westernmost island of the Terceira Rift, located to the east of the Mid-Atlantic
Ridge, in the Azores archipelago. The three volcanic complexes recognized in the island …
Ridge, in the Azores archipelago. The three volcanic complexes recognized in the island …
Geochemical evidence for melting of carbonated peridotite on Santa Maria Island, Azores
The islands of the Azores archipelago emerge from an oceanic plateau built on lithosphere
increasing in age with distance from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge from 10 to 45 Ma. Here, we …
increasing in age with distance from the Mid-Atlantic Ridge from 10 to 45 Ma. Here, we …