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 …
Rifted margin architecture and crustal rheology: reviewing Iberia-Newfoundland, central South Atlantic, and South China Sea
Crustal rheology controls the style of rifting and ultimately the architecture of rifted margins.
Here we review the formation of three magma-poor margin pairs, Iberia-Newfoundland, the …
Here we review the formation of three magma-poor margin pairs, Iberia-Newfoundland, the …
A global plate model including lithospheric deformation along major rifts and orogens since the Triassic
Global deep‐time plate motion models have traditionally followed a classical rigid plate
approach, even though plate deformation is known to be significant. Here we present a …
approach, even though plate deformation is known to be significant. Here we present a …
Rift migration explains continental margin asymmetry and crustal hyper-extension
When continents break apart, continental crust and lithosphere are thinned until break-up is
achieved and an oceanic basin is formed. The most remarkable and least understood …
achieved and an oceanic basin is formed. The most remarkable and least understood …
Abrupt plate accelerations shape rifted continental margins
Rifted margins are formed by persistent stretching of continental lithosphere until breakup is
achieved. It is well known that strain-rate-dependent processes control rift evolution,, yet …
achieved. It is well known that strain-rate-dependent processes control rift evolution,, yet …
Style of rifting and the stages of Pangea breakup
D Frizon de Lamotte, B Fourdan, S Leleu… - …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Pangea results from the progressive amalgamation of continental blocks achieved at 320
Ma. Assuming that the ancient concept of “active” versus “passive” rifting remains pertinent …
Ma. Assuming that the ancient concept of “active” versus “passive” rifting remains pertinent …
Tectonic control of the oil-rich large igneous-carbonate-salt province of the South Atlantic rift
P Szatmari, EJ Milani - Marine and Petroleum Geology, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract The Early Cretaceous South Atlantic Magmatic Province (SAMP), which includes
the Paraná-Etendeka LIP, produced about 8 million km 3 of tholeiitic basalt and diabase …
the Paraná-Etendeka LIP, produced about 8 million km 3 of tholeiitic basalt and diabase …
Controls of inherited lithospheric heterogeneity on rift linkage: Numerical and analog models of interaction between the Kenyan and Ethiopian rifts across the Turkana …
Inherited rheological structures in the lithosphere are expected to have large impact on the
architecture of continental rifts. The Turkana depression in the East African Rift connects the …
architecture of continental rifts. The Turkana depression in the East African Rift connects the …
Constraining South Atlantic growth with seafloor spreading data
L Pérez‐Díaz, G Eagles - Tectonics, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Recent models of South Atlantic opening history focus on early plate divergence by
incorporating intracontinental deformation, which is poorly constrained. Aiming to avoid the …
incorporating intracontinental deformation, which is poorly constrained. Aiming to avoid the …
Oblique rifting: the rule, not the exception
Movements of tectonic plates often induce oblique deformation at divergent plate
boundaries. This is in striking contrast with traditional conceptual models of rifting and rifted …
boundaries. This is in striking contrast with traditional conceptual models of rifting and rifted …