Ultrahigh-temperature (UHT; T max≥ 900° C) metamorphism requires unusually high heat
in continental crust at depths of 15–55 km, but how such extreme thermal conditions are …

Thermal structure of the lithosphere exerts a primary control on its strength and density and
thereby its dynamic evolution as the outer thermal and mechanic boundary layer of the …

The Cenozoic landscape evolution in southwestern North America is ascribed to crustal
isostasy, dynamic topography, or lithosphere tectonics, but their relative contributions remain …

Silicon-rich continental crust is unique to Earth. Partial melting during high-to ultrahigh-
temperature metamorphism (700° C to> 900° C) promotes the long-term stability of this crust …

NW Canada and Alaska are the continuation of the North American Cordillera through
Mexico, western USA and western Canada. I show that they have similar thermal regimes …

The structure and rheology of lithosphere are fundamental to understanding lithospheric
deformation operating within the Tibetan plateau and hence holds significant implications for …

How lithospheric extension evolves in an intraplate setting remains uncertain due to the lack
of reliable constraints on the lithospheric architecture. Here we present seismic reflection …

Until the middle of the 20th century, the continental crust was considered to be dominantly
granitic. This hypothesis was revised after the Second World War when several new studies …

Seismic wave speed is controlled by a number of factors, including temperature and
chemical composition, as well as the presence of volatiles and partial melt. Tomography …

As volcanoes undergo unrest, understanding the conditions and timescales required for
magma reservoir failure, and the links to geodetic observations, are critical when evaluating …