Secular change in metamorphism and the onset of global plate tectonics
On the contemporary Earth, distinct plate tectonic settings are characterized by differences in
heat flow that are recorded in metamorphic rocks as differences in apparent thermal …
heat flow that are recorded in metamorphic rocks as differences in apparent thermal …
Rheology and strength of the lithosphere
EB Burov - Marine and petroleum Geology, 2011 - Elsevier
Mechanical properties of lithosphere are of primary importance for interpretation of
deformation at all spatial and time scales, from local scale to large-scale geodynamics and …
deformation at all spatial and time scales, from local scale to large-scale geodynamics and …
Do faults preserve a record of seismic slip: A second opinion
CD Rowe, WA Griffith - Journal of Structural Geology, 2015 - Elsevier
Exhumed fault zones offer insights into deformation processes associated with earthquakes
in unparalleled spatial resolution; however it can be difficult to differentiate seismic slip from …
in unparalleled spatial resolution; however it can be difficult to differentiate seismic slip from …
Fluid and mass transfer at subduction interfaces—The field metamorphic record
GE Bebout, SC Penniston-Dorland - Lithos, 2016 - Elsevier
The interface between subducting oceanic slabs and the hanging wall is a structurally and
lithologically complex region. Chemically disparate lithologies (sedimentary, mafic and …
lithologically complex region. Chemically disparate lithologies (sedimentary, mafic and …
Dehydration-driven stress transfer triggers intermediate-depth earthquakes
Abstract Intermediate-depth earthquakes (30–300 km) have been extensively documented
within subducting oceanic slabs, but their mechanics remains enigmatic. Here we decipher …
within subducting oceanic slabs, but their mechanics remains enigmatic. Here we decipher …
Fluid escape from subduction zones controlled by channel-forming reactive porosity
Water within the oceanic lithosphere is returned to Earth's surface at subduction zones.
Observations of metamorphosed veins preserved in exhumed slabs suggest that fluid can …
Observations of metamorphosed veins preserved in exhumed slabs suggest that fluid can …
The Scandinavian Caledonides: main features, conceptual advances and critical questions
Thirty years of research, and especially the refinements of many geological, geochemical
and geophysical techniques, have uncovered many new facets of the geology of the …
and geophysical techniques, have uncovered many new facets of the geology of the …
Seismic imaging of subducting continental lower crust beneath the Pamir
Exhumation of ultra-high pressure metamorphic rocks testifies that the continental crust can
subduct to significant depth into the mantle despite its buoyancy. However, direct …
subduct to significant depth into the mantle despite its buoyancy. However, direct …
Geometry of the Pamir‐Hindu Kush intermediate‐depth earthquake zone from local seismic data
We present new seismicity images based on a two‐year seismic deployment in the Pamir
and SW Tien Shan. A total of 9532 earthquakes were detected, located, and rigorously …
and SW Tien Shan. A total of 9532 earthquakes were detected, located, and rigorously …
Acoustic emission uncovers thermal damage evolution of rock
Y Zhang, GF Zhao, Q Li - International Journal of Rock Mechanics and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The thermal damage evolution of rock closely relates to many important scientific and
engineering problems, such as the mechanisms of earthquake and the effective extraction of …
engineering problems, such as the mechanisms of earthquake and the effective extraction of …