Geodynamics of continental rift initiation and evolution
A continental rift is a nascent plate boundary where the lithosphere is thinned by tectonic
activity. Some continental rifts undergo extension to the point that they generate a new …
activity. Some continental rifts undergo extension to the point that they generate a new …
101 geodynamic modelling: How to design, carry out, and interpret numerical studies
Geodynamic modelling provides a powerful tool to investigate processes in the Earth's crust,
mantle, and core that are not directly observable. However, numerical models are inherently …
mantle, and core that are not directly observable. However, numerical models are inherently …
Formation of continental microplates through rift linkage: Numerical modeling and its application to the Flemish Cap and Sao Paulo Plateau
Continental microplates are enigmatic plate boundary features, which can occur in
extensional and compressional regimes. Here we focus on microplate formation and their …
extensional and compressional regimes. Here we focus on microplate formation and their …
Evolution of rift systems and their fault networks in response to surface processes
Continental rifting is responsible for the generation of major sedimentary basins, both during
rift inception and during the formation of rifted continental margins. Geophysical and field …
rift inception and during the formation of rifted continental margins. Geophysical and field …
Modes of propagation of continental breakup and associated oblique rift structures
A Jourdon, L Le Pourhiet… - Journal of Geophysical …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Key Points Oblique kinematic boundary conditions control both the intracontinental rift
development and the oceanic ridge propagation The degree of obliquity leads to three ridge …
development and the oceanic ridge propagation The degree of obliquity leads to three ridge …
Rheological inheritance controls the formation of segmented rifted margins in cratonic lithosphere
M Gouiza, J Naliboff - Nature communications, 2021 - nature.com
Observations from rifted margins reveal that significant structural and crustal variability
develops through the process of continental extension and breakup. While a clear link exists …
develops through the process of continental extension and breakup. While a clear link exists …
[HTML][HTML] 101 geodynamic modelling: how to design, interpret, and communicate numerical studies of the solid Earth
Geodynamic modelling provides a powerful tool to investigate processes in the Earth's crust,
mantle, and core that are not directly observable. However, numerical models are inherently …
mantle, and core that are not directly observable. However, numerical models are inherently …
Kinematics of footwall exhumation at oceanic detachment faults: Solid‐block rotation and apparent unbending
Seafloor spreading at slow rates can be accommodated on large‐offset oceanic detachment
faults (ODFs), that exhume lower crustal and mantle rocks in footwall domes termed oceanic …
faults (ODFs), that exhume lower crustal and mantle rocks in footwall domes termed oceanic …
Controls on asymmetric rift dynamics: Numerical modeling of strain localization and fault evolution in the Kenya Rift
Complex, time‐dependent, and asymmetric rift geometries are observed throughout the East
African Rift System (EARS) and are well documented, for instance, in the Kenya Rift. To …
African Rift System (EARS) and are well documented, for instance, in the Kenya Rift. To …
Analog and Numerical Modeling of Rift‐Rift‐Rift Triple Junctions
Abstract Rift‐Rift‐Rift triple junctions are key features of emergent plate boundary networks
during fragmentation of a continent. A key example of such a setting is the Afar triple junction …
during fragmentation of a continent. A key example of such a setting is the Afar triple junction …