Tectonic evolution of the Central Andean plateau and implications for the growth of plateaus
Current end-member models for the geodynamic evolution of orogenic plateaus predict (a)
slow and steady rise during crustal shortening and ablative subduction (ie, continuous …
slow and steady rise during crustal shortening and ablative subduction (ie, continuous …
A Megathrust earthquake as source of a Pre-Colombian tsunami in Lesser Antilles: Insight from sediment deposits and tsunami modeling
L Cordrie, N Feuillet, A Gailler, M Biguenet… - Earth-Science …, 2022 - Elsevier
No megathrust earthquake similar to the Magnitude class 9 events in Sumatra in 2004 or in
Japan in 2011 was firmly reported at the Lesser Antilles subduction zone. The largest known …
Japan in 2011 was firmly reported at the Lesser Antilles subduction zone. The largest known …
A seismogenic slab source model for Aotearoa New Zealand
KKS Thingbaijam… - Bulletin of the …, 2024 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
Intraslab seismicity within the Hikurangi and Puysegur subduction zones constitutes> 50%
of recorded (M w≥ 4.0 events) earthquakes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Here, we develop a …
of recorded (M w≥ 4.0 events) earthquakes in Aotearoa New Zealand. Here, we develop a …
Causes and consequences of flat-slab subduction in southern Peru
Flat or near-horizontal subduction of oceanic lithosphere has been an important tectonic
process both currently and in the geologic past. Subduction of the aseismic Nazca Ridge …
process both currently and in the geologic past. Subduction of the aseismic Nazca Ridge …
Anisotropic structure of the normally-dipping and flat slab segments of the Alaska subduction zone: Insights from receiver function analysis
The complex tectonic setting of south-central Alaska is characterized by a transition from
normally-dipping subduction of the Pacific plate in the west to near-flat slab subduction of …
normally-dipping subduction of the Pacific plate in the west to near-flat slab subduction of …
Detailed Structure of the Subducted Nazca Slab into the Lower Mantle Derived From Continent‐Scale Teleseismic P Wave Tomography
Abstract Nazca subduction beneath South America is one of our best modern examples of
long‐lived ocean‐continent subduction on the planet, serving as a foundation for our …
long‐lived ocean‐continent subduction on the planet, serving as a foundation for our …
Abnormal seismological and magmatic processes controlled by the tearing South American flat slabs
The influence of flat slab subduction on the formation of intra-slab earthquakes, volcanic
activities and mantle seismic velocity anomalies remains unclear. We attempt to better …
activities and mantle seismic velocity anomalies remains unclear. We attempt to better …
Full waveform inversion beneath the central Andes: Insight into the dehydration of the Nazca slab and delamination of the back‐arc lithosphere
We present a new seismic tomography model for the crust and upper mantle beneath the
Central Andes based on multi‐scale full seismic waveform inversion, proceeding from long …
Central Andes based on multi‐scale full seismic waveform inversion, proceeding from long …
Oceanic intraplate faulting as a pathway for deep hydration of the lithosphere: Perspectives from the Caribbean
The recycling of water into the Earth's mantle via hydrated oceanic lithosphere is believed to
have an important role in subduction zone seismicity at intermediate depths. Hydration of …
have an important role in subduction zone seismicity at intermediate depths. Hydration of …
Structure of the collision zone between the Nazca Ridge and the Peruvian convergent margin: Geodynamic and seismotectonic implications
E Contreras‐Reyes, P Muñoz‐Linford… - …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
We study the structure and tectonics of the collision zone between the Nazca Ridge (NR)
and the Peruvian margin constrained by seismic, gravimetric, bathymetric, and natural …
and the Peruvian margin constrained by seismic, gravimetric, bathymetric, and natural …