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 …
Experimental study on the variation of physical and mechanical properties of rock after high temperature treatment
W Zhang, Q Sun, S Hao, J Geng, C Lv - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
The changes of mineral components, internal structure and water content of the rock after
heating lead to the variation of the physical and mechanical properties. This paper aims to …
heating lead to the variation of the physical and mechanical properties. This paper aims to …
Present‐day kinematics of the East African Rift
The East African Rift (EAR) is a type locale for investigating the processes that drive
continental rifting and breakup. The current kinematics of this~ 5000 km long divergent plate …
continental rifting and breakup. The current kinematics of this~ 5000 km long divergent plate …
Thermal damage pattern and thresholds of granite
Q Sun, W Zhang, L Xue, Z Zhang, T Su - Environmental Earth Sciences, 2015 - Springer
High temperature may lead to the development of new microcracks or growth of pre-existing
microcracks within granite, varying its physical and mechanical properties. Experiments …
microcracks within granite, varying its physical and mechanical properties. Experiments …
Earthquake distribution patterns in Africa: Their relationship to variations in lithospheric and geological structure, and their rheological implications
We use teleseismic waveform inversion, along with depth phase analysis, to constrain the
centroid depths and source parameters of large African earthquakes. The majority of seismic …
centroid depths and source parameters of large African earthquakes. The majority of seismic …
Rheology of the continental lithosphere: Progress and new perspectives
While the surface of Tibet is undergoing pervasive pure shear, stable terranes, straddling
subsurface sutures, remain in the sub-continental lithospheric mantle (SCLM), attesting to its …
subsurface sutures, remain in the sub-continental lithospheric mantle (SCLM), attesting to its …
Effective elastic thickness of Africa and its relationship to other proxies for lithospheric structure and surface tectonics
Detailed information on lateral variations in lithospheric properties can aid in understanding
how surface deformation relates to deep Earth processes. The effective elastic thickness, Te …
how surface deformation relates to deep Earth processes. The effective elastic thickness, Te …
Evolution of rift systems and their fault networks in response to surface processes
Continental rifting is responsible for the generation of major sedimentary basins, both during
rift inception and during the formation of rifted continental margins. Geophysical and field …
rift inception and during the formation of rifted continental margins. Geophysical and field …
Current kinematics and dynamics of Africa and the East African Rift System
Abstract Although the East African Rift System (EARS) is an archetype continental rift, the
forces driving its evolution remain debated. Some contend buoyancy forces arising from …
forces driving its evolution remain debated. Some contend buoyancy forces arising from …
[图书][B] Tectonic inheritance in continental rifts and passive margins
AA Misra, S Mukherjee - 2015 - Springer
Tectonic inheritance deals with the influence of pre-existing or pre-rift elements on the
geometry, genesis and propagation of rift-related faults. Inheritance strongly controls the …
geometry, genesis and propagation of rift-related faults. Inheritance strongly controls the …