Rebuild of the Bulletin of the International Seismological Centre (ISC)—part 2: 1980–2010
Abstract The Bulletin of the International Seismological Centre (ISC) remains in demand for
a wide range of geophysical studies. Users of the ISC Bulletin benefit from its long-term …
a wide range of geophysical studies. Users of the ISC Bulletin benefit from its long-term …
Crustal structure of active deformation zones in Africa: Implications for global crustal processes
Abstract The Cenozoic East African rift (EAR), Cameroon Volcanic Line (CVL), and Atlas
Mountains formed on the slow‐moving African continent, which last experienced orogeny …
Mountains formed on the slow‐moving African continent, which last experienced orogeny …
Magma plumbing systems: a geophysical perspective
Over the last few decades, significant advances in using geophysical techniques to image
the structure of magma plumbing systems have enabled the identification of zones of melt …
the structure of magma plumbing systems have enabled the identification of zones of melt …
Modes of rifting in magma‐rich settings: Tectono‐magmatic evolution of Central Afar
Recent research in Afar (northern Ethiopia) has largely focused on the formation of the
present‐day ocean‐continent transition at active segments (eg, Manda Hararo). However …
present‐day ocean‐continent transition at active segments (eg, Manda Hararo). However …
A mantle magma reservoir beneath an incipient mid-ocean ridge in Afar, Ethiopia
M Desissa, NE Johnson, KA Whaler, S Hautot… - Nature …, 2013 - nature.com
Shallow magma reservoirs exist in the crust beneath volcanoes and mid-ocean ridges, yet
there are no reports of extensive magma bodies within the uppermost mantle. Indeed the …
there are no reports of extensive magma bodies within the uppermost mantle. Indeed the …
Using ambient noise to image the northern East African Rift
Abstract The northern East African Rift (EAR) is a unique location where we observe
continental rifting in the Main Ethiopian Rift (MER) transitioning to incipient seafloor …
continental rifting in the Main Ethiopian Rift (MER) transitioning to incipient seafloor …
Differentiating flow, melt, or fossil seismic anisotropy beneath Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a region where continental rifting gives way to oceanic spreading. Yet the role
that pre‐existing lithospheric structure, melt, mantle flow, or active upwellings may play in …
that pre‐existing lithospheric structure, melt, mantle flow, or active upwellings may play in …
Why is Africa rifting?
JM Kendall, C Lithgow-Bertelloni - Special Publications, 2016 - lyellcollection.org
Continental rifting has a fundamental role in the tectonic behaviour of the Earth, shaping the
surface we live on. Although there is not yet a consensus about the dominant mechanism for …
surface we live on. Although there is not yet a consensus about the dominant mechanism for …
Multiple mantle upwellings in the transition zone beneath the northern E ast‐A frican R ift system from relative P‐wave travel‐time tomography
Mantle plumes and consequent plate extension have been invoked as the likely cause of
East African Rift volcanism. However, the nature of mantle upwelling is debated, with …
East African Rift volcanism. However, the nature of mantle upwelling is debated, with …
[HTML][HTML] Upper mantle temperature and the onset of extension and break-up in Afar, Africa
It is debated to what extent mantle plumes play a role in continental rifting and eventual
break-up. Afar lies at the northern end of the largest and most active present-day continental …
break-up. Afar lies at the northern end of the largest and most active present-day continental …