Extending full-plate tectonic models into deep time: Linking the Neoproterozoic and the Phanerozoic
Recent progress in plate tectonic reconstructions has seen models move beyond the
classical idea of continental drift by attempting to reconstruct the full evolving configuration of …
classical idea of continental drift by attempting to reconstruct the full evolving configuration of …
Infertile landscapes on an old oceanic island: the biodiversity hotspot of New Caledonia
The OCBIL theory comprises a set of hypotheses to comprehend the biota of old, climatically
buffered, infertile landscapes (OCBILs). Here, we review evidence from the literature to …
buffered, infertile landscapes (OCBILs). Here, we review evidence from the literature to …
Dynamics of the abrupt change in Pacific Plate motion around 50 million years ago
A drastic change in plate tectonics and mantle convection occurred around 50 Ma as
exemplified by the prominent Hawaiian–Emperor Bend. Both an abrupt Pacific Plate motion …
exemplified by the prominent Hawaiian–Emperor Bend. Both an abrupt Pacific Plate motion …
Differentiating induced versus spontaneous subduction initiation using thermomechanical models and metamorphic soles
X Zhou, I Wada - Nature communications, 2021 - nature.com
Despite the critical role of subduction in plate tectonics, the dynamics of its initiation remains
unclear. High-temperature low-pressure metamorphic soles are vestiges of subduction …
unclear. High-temperature low-pressure metamorphic soles are vestiges of subduction …
Palaeogeographic evolution of Zealandia: mid-Cretaceous to present
We present a suite of 15 palaeogeographic maps illustrating the geological evolution of the
entirety of Zealandia, from mid-Cretaceous to present, highlighting major tectonic phases …
entirety of Zealandia, from mid-Cretaceous to present, highlighting major tectonic phases …
[PDF][PDF] The synchronic Cenozoic subduction initiations in the west Pacific induced by the closure of the Neo-Tethys Ocean
WD Sun, LP Zhang, H Li, X Liu - Science Bulletin, 2020 - researchgate.net
Subduction initiation is fundamental for the plate tectonics theory, which has drawn wide
attentions [1–5]. Ocean-continent transition [1], emergence of plume head [5], age contrast …
attentions [1–5]. Ocean-continent transition [1], emergence of plume head [5], age contrast …
Subduction duration and slab dip
The dip angles of slabs are among the clearest characteristics of subduction zones, but the
factors that control them remain obscure. Here, slab dip angles and subduction parameters …
factors that control them remain obscure. Here, slab dip angles and subduction parameters …
Subduction initiation at the Solomon back‐arc basin: Contributions from both island arc rheological strength and oceanic plateau collision
It is generally accepted that the subduction polarity reversal (SPR) results from the strong
collision of two plates. Yet, the SPR of the Solomon Back‐arc Basin is started in the “soft …
collision of two plates. Yet, the SPR of the Solomon Back‐arc Basin is started in the “soft …
2D stress rotation in the Tonga subduction region
J Pokorný, H Čížková, CR Bina… - Earth and Planetary …, 2023 - Elsevier
Despite their enigmatic origins, deep earthquakes provide unique information about the
stress distribution in slabs. Down-dip compression is expected at depth, due to resistance …
stress distribution in slabs. Down-dip compression is expected at depth, due to resistance …
Jurassic arc: Reconstructing the lost world of eastern Gondwana
The tectonic setting of the Australian sector of the eastern Gondwanan margin during the
Jurassic and Cretaceous is enigmatic. Whether this involved convergent tectonism and a …
Jurassic and Cretaceous is enigmatic. Whether this involved convergent tectonism and a …