Seismic anisotropy is caused mainly by the lattice-preferred orientation of anisotropic
minerals. Major breakthroughs have occurred in the study of lattice-preferred orientation in …

Much progress has been made over the past several decades in delineating the structure of
subducting slabs, but several key aspects of their dynamics remain poorly constrained …

Using orientation data from experimentally deformed olivine, we explore some practical
problems with the J-index, a commonly applied measure of fabric strength. We show that the …

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 …

The influence of water and stress on the lattice-preferred orientation (LPO) of olivine
aggregates was investigated through large strain, shear deformation experiments at high …

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

Measurements of the splitting or birefringence of seismic shear waves that have passed
through the Earth's mantle yield constraints on the strength and geometry of elastic …

2.16 Seismic anisotropy of the deep Earth from a mineral and rock physics perspective Page
452 16 Seismic Anisotropy of the Deep Earth from a Mineral and Rock Physics Perspective D …

A robust knowledge of seismic anisotropy beneath the continents is essential to our
understanding of plate tectonic theory, as anisotropy provides a unique constraint on the …

Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain trench-parallel shear wave splitting in
the mantle wedge of subduction zones. These include 3-D flow effects, parallel melt filled …