Fluid-rich subducting topography generates anomalous forearc porosity
The role of subducting topography on the mode of fault slip—particularly whether it hinders
or facilitates large megathrust earthquakes—remains a controversial topic in subduction …
or facilitates large megathrust earthquakes—remains a controversial topic in subduction …
Upward‐doming zones of gas hydrate and free gas at the bases of gas chimneys, New Zealand's Hikurangi margin
Focused gas migration through the gas hydrate stability zone in vertical gas conduits is a
global phenomenon. The process can lead to concentrated gas hydrate formation and …
global phenomenon. The process can lead to concentrated gas hydrate formation and …
Gas hydrate formation beneath thrust ridges: A test of concepts using 3D modelling at the southern Hikurangi Margin, New Zealand
Gas hydrates are widespread along convergent margins, but their distribution is highly
variable. This variability has been attributed to a range of factors, such as the source of gas …
variable. This variability has been attributed to a range of factors, such as the source of gas …
Diving deeper into seep distribution along the Cascadia convergent margin, United States
Previous margin-wide studies of methane seep distribution along the Cascadia Subduction
Zone indicate peaks in seep density within the landward limit of the of gas hydrate stability …
Zone indicate peaks in seep density within the landward limit of the of gas hydrate stability …
Crustal structure of the northern Hikurangi margin, New Zealand: variable accretion and overthrusting plate strength influenced by rough subduction
Exploring the structure of convergent margins is key to understanding megathrust slip
behavior and tsunami generation. We present new wide‐angle and marine multichannel …
behavior and tsunami generation. We present new wide‐angle and marine multichannel …
Tectonic and geomorphic controls on the distribution of submarine landslides across active and passive margins, eastern New Zealand
SJ Watson, JJ Mountjoy… - Geological Society, London …, 2020 - lyellcollection.org
Submarine landslides occur on continental margins globally and can have devastating
consequences for marine habitats, offshore infrastructure and coastal communities due to …
consequences for marine habitats, offshore infrastructure and coastal communities due to …
Physical properties and gas hydrate at a near‐seafloor thrust fault, Hikurangi Margin, New Zealand
The Pāpaku Fault Zone, drilled at International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) Site
U1518, is an active splay fault in the frontal accretionary wedge of the Hikurangi Margin. In …
U1518, is an active splay fault in the frontal accretionary wedge of the Hikurangi Margin. In …
Middle Miocene renewed subduction of arabian-eurasian plates: Implications for convergent tectonic mechanisms, tectonically-induced fluid overpressures, and …
U Khan, M Khan, S Wu, G Jinwei - Marine and Petroleum Geology, 2024 - Elsevier
The complex interplay between thrust wedge deformation, tectonically-induced fluid
overpressures, and the complex phases of wedge-top sedimentary depositional systems in …
overpressures, and the complex phases of wedge-top sedimentary depositional systems in …
Estimates of methane release from gas seeps at the southern Hikurangi Margin, New Zealand
The highest concentration of cold seep sites worldwide has been observed along
convergent margins, where fluid migration through sedimentary sequences is enhanced by …
convergent margins, where fluid migration through sedimentary sequences is enhanced by …
Fluid flowrates and compositions and water–rock interaction in the Hikurangi margin forearc, New Zealand
The decrease in interseismic coupling and slip rate deficit from south to north, from locked to
slipping, of the Hikurangi margin is attributed from interpretation of geophysical data to more …
slipping, of the Hikurangi margin is attributed from interpretation of geophysical data to more …