The subduction plate interface: Rock record and mechanical coupling (from long to short timescales)
Short-and long-term processes at or close to the subduction plate interface (eg, mineral
transformations, fluid release, seismicity and more generally deformation) might be more …
transformations, fluid release, seismicity and more generally deformation) might be more …
Exhumation of oceanic blueschists and eclogites in subduction zones: timing and mechanisms
High-pressure low-temperature (HP–LT) metamorphic rocks provide invaluable constraints
on the evolution of convergent zones. Based on a worldwide compilation of key information …
on the evolution of convergent zones. Based on a worldwide compilation of key information …
Subduction hides high-pressure sources of energy that may feed the deep subsurface biosphere
Geological sources of H2 and abiotic CH4 have had a critical role in the evolution of our
planet and the development of life and sustainability of the deep subsurface biosphere. Yet …
planet and the development of life and sustainability of the deep subsurface biosphere. Yet …
Massive production of abiotic methane during subduction evidenced in metamorphosed ophicarbonates from the Italian Alps
A Vitale Brovarone, I Martinez, A Elmaleh… - Nature …, 2017 - nature.com
Alteration of ultramafic rocks plays a major role in the production of hydrocarbons and
organic compounds via abiotic processes on Earth and beyond and contributes to the …
organic compounds via abiotic processes on Earth and beyond and contributes to the …
The Zermatt‐Saas ophiolite: the largest (60‐km wide) and deepest (c. 70–80 km) continuous slice of oceanic lithosphere detached from a subduction zone?
Abstract The Western Alps are a classic subduction‐related collisional orogen with well‐
preserved, deeply subducted ophiolitic remnants of oceanic lithosphere. Some (eg Monviso …
preserved, deeply subducted ophiolitic remnants of oceanic lithosphere. Some (eg Monviso …
High‐pressure granulite facies overprinting during the exhumation of eclogites in the Bangong‐Nujiang Suture Zone, central Tibet: Link to flat‐slab subduction
XZ Zhang, Q Wang, YS Dong, C Zhang, QY Li… - …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
The geometric transformation of a descending plate, such as from steep to flat subduction in
response to a change from normal to overthickened oceanic crust during subduction, is a …
response to a change from normal to overthickened oceanic crust during subduction, is a …
[PDF][PDF] The habitat of fault-generated pseudotachylyte: Presence vs. absence of friction-melt
RH Sibson, VG Toy, R Abercrombie - Geophysical Monograph …, 2006 - researchgate.net
Anticipated frictional dissipation during seismic rupture is such (10–100 MW/m2) that melting
on fault planes should be widespread provided slip is well-localized. However, despite …
on fault planes should be widespread provided slip is well-localized. However, despite …
Tectonic pressure: Theoretical concepts and modelled examples
NS Mancktelow - Lithos, 2008 - Elsevier
Pressure variation due to deformation is an intrinsic property of fracture and flow in all
materials, including rocks under geological conditions. Strong gradients occur at rheological …
materials, including rocks under geological conditions. Strong gradients occur at rheological …
The seismic cycle at subduction thrusts: Insights from seismo‐thermo‐mechanical models
The underestimation of the size of recent megathrust earthquakes illustrates our limited
understanding of their spatiotemporal occurrence and governing physics. To unravel their …
understanding of their spatiotemporal occurrence and governing physics. To unravel their …
Subduction interface processes recorded by eclogite-facies shear zones (Monviso, W. Alps)
The Monviso ophiolite Lago Superiore Unit constitutes a well-preserved, almost continuous
upper fragment of oceanic lithosphere subducted at c. 80km depth, thereby providing a …
upper fragment of oceanic lithosphere subducted at c. 80km depth, thereby providing a …