Towards a better understanding of African topography: a review of passive-source seismic studies of the African crust and upper mantle
S Fishwick, ID Bastow - Geological Society, London, Special …, 2011 - lyellcollection.org
Explaining the cause and support of Africa's varied topography remains a fundamental
question for our understanding of the long-term evolution of the continent. As geodynamical …
question for our understanding of the long-term evolution of the continent. As geodynamical …
Patterns in seismic anisotropy driven by rollback subduction beneath the High Lava Plains
We present three‐dimensional laboratory modeling of the evolution of finite strain and
compare these to shear wave splitting observations in the Northwest US under the High …
compare these to shear wave splitting observations in the Northwest US under the High …
Comparing thin-sheet models with 3-D multilayer models for continental collision
Various models have been proposed to explain tectonic deformations during continent
collision. A frequently applied model is the thin viscous sheet model which is however not …
collision. A frequently applied model is the thin viscous sheet model which is however not …
Three‐dimensional structure of P‐wave anisotropy in the presence of small‐scale convection in the mantle wedge
M Morishige, S Honda - Geochemistry, Geophysics …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
As a possible explanation of “hot fingers” in the mantle wedge below the Tohoku region,
Japan, the existence of small‐scale convection has been proposed. In this study, we …
Japan, the existence of small‐scale convection has been proposed. In this study, we …
Torsion experiments on coarse-grained dunite: implications for microstructural evolution when diffusion creep is suppressed
Large strain deformation experiments in torsion were conducted on a coarse-grained natural
dunite with a pre-existing lattice preferred orientation (LPO). Experiments were conducted at …
dunite with a pre-existing lattice preferred orientation (LPO). Experiments were conducted at …
Grain‐size distribution in the mantle wedge of subduction zones
Mineral grain size plays an important role in controlling many processes in the mantle
wedge of subduction zones, including mantle flow and fluid migration. To investigate the …
wedge of subduction zones, including mantle flow and fluid migration. To investigate the …
Visualizing strain anisotropy in mantle flow fields
The evolution of strain and development of material anisotropy in models of the Earth's
mantle flow convey important information about how to interpret the geometric relationship …
mantle flow convey important information about how to interpret the geometric relationship …
Multi-field visualization
H Obermaier - 2011 - kluedo.ub.rptu.de
Modern science utilizes advanced measurement and simulation techniques to analyze
phenomena from fields such as medicine, physics, or mechanics. The data produced by …
phenomena from fields such as medicine, physics, or mechanics. The data produced by …
[PDF][PDF] A Phenomenological Approach to Simulating LPO Development of Various Olivine Fabrics
K Miller, LGJ Montési - researchgate.net
The analysis of seismic anisotropy has become the most conventional tool for characterizing
flow in the Earth's upper mantle [1]. Thus, it is crucial for geodynamic models to include …
flow in the Earth's upper mantle [1]. Thus, it is crucial for geodynamic models to include …