Transient fluvial incision and active surface uplift in the Woodlark Rift of eastern Papua New Guinea
Abstract The Woodlark Rift of southeastern Papua New Guinea is among the fastest
evolving plate boundaries on Earth. Rapid extension led to formation of metamorphic core …
evolving plate boundaries on Earth. Rapid extension led to formation of metamorphic core …
Tectonics of the Papua‐Woodlark Region
EK Benyshek, B Taylor - Geochemistry, Geophysics …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Papua‐Woodlark region exemplifies many plate tectonic processes, from active
continental breakup to double plunging subduction zones. We present a synthesis of …
continental breakup to double plunging subduction zones. We present a synthesis of …
Timing of UHP exhumation and rock fabric development in gneiss domes containing the world's youngest eclogite Facies rocks, southeastern Papua New Guinea
The youngest known ultrahigh‐pressure (UHP) rocks in the world occur in the Woodlark Rift
of southeastern Papua New Guinea. Since their crystallization in the Late Miocene to Early …
of southeastern Papua New Guinea. Since their crystallization in the Late Miocene to Early …