Compositional layering within the large low shear‐wave velocity provinces in the lower mantle
MD Ballmer, L Schumacher, V Lekic… - Geochemistry …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The large low shear‐wave velocity provinces (LLSVP) are thermochemical anomalies in the
deep Earth's mantle, thousands of km wide and∼ 1800 km high. This study explores the …
deep Earth's mantle, thousands of km wide and∼ 1800 km high. This study explores the …
Influence of combined primordial layering and recycled MORB on the coupled thermal evolution of Earth's mantle and core
T Nakagawa, PJ Tackley - Geochemistry, Geophysics …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
A thermo‐chemical mantle convection model with both primordial compositional layering
and recycling of mid‐ocean ridge basalt (MORB) coupled to a parameterized core heat …
and recycling of mid‐ocean ridge basalt (MORB) coupled to a parameterized core heat …
[HTML][HTML] Zinc isotopic behavior of mafic rocks during continental deep subduction
Zinc isotopes may act as a new tool of tracking recycling of crustal materials that causes
compositional heterogeneity of the mantle. This application relies on an investigation of Zn …
compositional heterogeneity of the mantle. This application relies on an investigation of Zn …
Mid mantle seismic anisotropy around subduction zones
M Faccenda - Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors, 2014 - Elsevier
There is increasing evidence for mid mantle seismic anisotropy around subduction zones
whose interpretation remains elusive. In this study I estimate the strain-induced mid mantle …
whose interpretation remains elusive. In this study I estimate the strain-induced mid mantle …
The evolution of basal mantle structure in response to supercontinent aggregation and dispersal
Seismic studies have revealed two Large Low-Shear Velocity Provinces (LLSVPs) in the
lowermost mantle. Whether these structures remain stable over time or evolve through …
lowermost mantle. Whether these structures remain stable over time or evolve through …
[HTML][HTML] Geochemical cycling during subduction initiation: Evidence from serpentinized mantle wedge peridotite in the south Andaman ophiolite suite
The ophiolite suite from south Andaman Islands forms part of the Tethyan Ophiolite Belt and
preserves the remnants of an ideal ophiolite sequence comprising a basal serpentinized …
preserves the remnants of an ideal ophiolite sequence comprising a basal serpentinized …
The cycling of subducted oceanic crust in the Earth's deep mantle
M Li - Mantle convection and surface expressions, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The oceanic crust is created at mid‐ocean ridges and returned to the Earth's deep mantle at
subduction zones. A clear picture on the dynamics and distribution of the subducted oceanic …
subduction zones. A clear picture on the dynamics and distribution of the subducted oceanic …
The stability and structure of primordial reservoirs in the lower mantle: insights from models of thermochemical convection in three-dimensional spherical geometry
Large-scale chemical lateral heterogeneities are inferred in the Earth's lowermost mantle by
seismological studies. We explore the model space of thermochemical convection that can …
seismological studies. We explore the model space of thermochemical convection that can …
Toward consistent seismological models of the core–mantle boundary landscape
P Koelemeijer - Mantle convection and surface expressions, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The dynamic topography of the core‐mantle boundary (CMB) provides important constraints
on dynamic processes in the mantle and core. However, inferences on CMB topography are …
on dynamic processes in the mantle and core. However, inferences on CMB topography are …
Coupled evolution of plate tectonics and basal mantle structure
The relationships between plate motions and basal mantle structure remain poorly
understood, with some models implying that the basal mantle structure has remained stable …
understood, with some models implying that the basal mantle structure has remained stable …