Structural control on magmatism along divergent and convergent plate boundaries: Overview, model, problems
V Acocella - Earth-Science Reviews, 2014 - Elsevier
Plate boundaries are the most active, unstable and hazardous areas on Earth. The aim of
this study is twofold. 1) Provide an overview of the main structural features along divergent …
this study is twofold. 1) Provide an overview of the main structural features along divergent …
The African Plate: A history of oceanic crust accretion and subduction since the Jurassic
We present a model for the Jurassic to Present evolution of plate boundaries and oceanic
crust of the African plate based on updated interpretation of magnetic, gravity and other …
crust of the African plate based on updated interpretation of magnetic, gravity and other …
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 …
Spatio-temporal dynamics of eruptions in a youthful extensional setting: Insights from Nyamulagira Volcano (DR Congo), in the western branch of the East African Rift
Detailed historical records of rift volcanism are scarce. Such information is, however, of a
great importance to study the role of magmatism and volcanism as forces contributing to …
great importance to study the role of magmatism and volcanism as forces contributing to …
Modes of rifting in magma‐rich settings: Tectono‐magmatic evolution of Central Afar
Recent research in Afar (northern Ethiopia) has largely focused on the formation of the
present‐day ocean‐continent transition at active segments (eg, Manda Hararo). However …
present‐day ocean‐continent transition at active segments (eg, Manda Hararo). However …
A simple continental rift classification
O Merle - Tectonophysics, 2011 - Elsevier
A continental rift is conventionally described as a thinning process of the lithosphere
ultimately leading to the rupture of the continent and the formation of a mid-oceanic ridge …
ultimately leading to the rupture of the continent and the formation of a mid-oceanic ridge …
Continental break-up of the South China Sea stalled by far-field compression
The outcome of decades of two-dimensional modelling of lithosphere deformation under
extension is that mechanical coupling between the continental crust and the underlying …
extension is that mechanical coupling between the continental crust and the underlying …
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 …
Contrasted continental rifting via plume-craton interaction: Applications to Central East African Rift
Abstract The East African Rift system (EARS) provides a unique system with the
juxtaposition of two contrasting yet simultaneously formed rift branches, the eastern, magma …
juxtaposition of two contrasting yet simultaneously formed rift branches, the eastern, magma …
Lithospheric structure of the Malawi Rift: Implications for magma‐poor rifting processes
Our understanding of how magma‐poor rifts accommodate strain remains limited largely
due to sparse geophysical observations from these rift systems. To better understand the …
due to sparse geophysical observations from these rift systems. To better understand the …