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 …
The sensitivity of the Antarctic ice sheet to a changing climate: Past, present, and future
Abstract The Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) is out of equilibrium with the current anthropogenic‐
enhanced climate forcing. Paleoenvironmental records and ice sheet models reveal that the …
enhanced climate forcing. Paleoenvironmental records and ice sheet models reveal that the …
Geological and tectonic evolution of the Transantarctic Mountains, from ancient craton to recent enigma
JW Goodge - Gondwana Research, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract The Transantarctic Mountains (TAM) are one of Earth's great mountain belts and
are a fundamental physiographic feature of Antarctica. They are continental-scale, traverse a …
are a fundamental physiographic feature of Antarctica. They are continental-scale, traverse a …
Aeromagnetic exploration over the East Antarctic Ice Sheet: a new view of the Wilkes Subglacial Basin
The Wilkes Subglacial Basin represents an approximately 1400 km-long and up to 600 km
wide subglacial depression, buried beneath the over 3 km-thick East Antarctic Ice Sheet …
wide subglacial depression, buried beneath the over 3 km-thick East Antarctic Ice Sheet …
Upper mantle structure of central and West Antarctica from array analysis of Rayleigh wave phase velocities
DS Heeszel, DA Wiens… - Journal of …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
The seismic velocity structure of Antarctica is important, both as a constraint on the tectonic
history of the continent and for understanding solid Earth interactions with the ice sheet. We …
history of the continent and for understanding solid Earth interactions with the ice sheet. We …
Melt origin across a rifted continental margin: a case for subduction-related metasomatic agents in the lithospheric source of alkaline basalt, NW Ross Sea, Antarctica
Alkaline magmatism associated with the West Antarctic rift system in the NW Ross Sea
(NWRS) includes a north–south chain of shield volcano complexes extending 260 km along …
(NWRS) includes a north–south chain of shield volcano complexes extending 260 km along …
Late Cenozoic unification of East and West Antarctica
The kinematic evolution of the West Antarctic rift system has important consequences for
regional and global geodynamics. However, due to the lack of Neogene seafloor spreading …
regional and global geodynamics. However, due to the lack of Neogene seafloor spreading …
Uplift of the central transantarctic mountains
P Wannamaker, G Hill, J Stodt, V Maris… - Nature …, 2017 - nature.com
Abstract The Transantarctic Mountains (TAM) are the world's longest rift shoulder but the
source of their high elevation is enigmatic. To discriminate the importance of mechanical vs …
source of their high elevation is enigmatic. To discriminate the importance of mechanical vs …
Revised Eocene‐Oligocene kinematics for the West Antarctic rift system
Past plate motion between East and West Antarctica along the West Antarctic rift system had
important regional and global implications. Although extensively studied, the kinematics of …
important regional and global implications. Although extensively studied, the kinematics of …
Aerogravity evidence for major crustal thinning under the Pine Island Glacier region (West Antarctica)
Abstract The West Antarctic Rift System provides critical geological boundary conditions for
the overlying West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Previous geophysical surveys have traced the West …
the overlying West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Previous geophysical surveys have traced the West …