Plate Boundary Zones

Title Page......Page 3
Copyright......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Preface......Page 7
Introduction......Page 8
Techniques for Studying Plate Boundary Zones
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Kinematics and Dimensions of Plate Boundary Zones
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Plate Interiors......Page 16
Microplates......Page 17
Convergent Boundaries......Page 20
References......Page 25
1. Introduction......Page 34
2. Space Geodetic Measurements in Thewestern U.S.
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3. Accuracy......Page 49
4. Tectonic Implications......Page 55
5. Conclusions......Page 56
References......Page 59
1. Introduction......Page 63
2. Geodetic Data Analysis......Page 64
3. Geological Setting......Page 66
4. Discussion of Geodetic Results
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5. Conclusions......Page 70
References......Page 71
1. Introduction, Tectonic Background......Page 72
2. Tectonic Evolution......Page 73
3. Inferences to the Present Tectonics
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5. GPS Data Collection and Processing
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6. Data Analysis......Page 76
7. Velocity Calculations......Page 77
8. Strain Calculations......Page 83
9. Tectonic Implications......Page 86
10. Summary......Page 89
References......Page 90
Introduction......Page 92
Global Positioning System Measurements and Analysis
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Pacific - Australia Convergence Across Eastern Indonesia
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The Shear Zone......Page 95
Evidence For Block Rotations......Page 97
Seismic Slip Rates......Page 98
Speculations on the Existence of Basal Driving Force Below the Bird's Head
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References......Page 102
Introduction......Page 105
Velocity Fields, Rotation, and Strain
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Block Rotations and Fault Locking Strain 
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Oblique Convergence and Slip Obliquity
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Case Studies......Page 114
Appendix......Page 124
References......Page 125
1. Introduction......Page 127
2. GPS Observations
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4. Earthquake Observations......Page 130
5. Aseismic Shortening?......Page 133
6. Discussion......Page 134
References......Page 135
Introduction......Page 138
Derivation of a Geological Velocity Field
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Convergence-Normal Motion and Local Strains
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Implications for the Evolution of the Andes
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References......Page 146
1. Introduction......Page 148
2. Structure of the Dead Sea Basin
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3. Evaporites in the Dead Sea Basin
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4. Borehole Data and Basin Fill
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5. Structure of the Dead Sea Basin from Geophysical Data
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6. Evaporite Formation and Tectonics
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7. Seismicity Along the Dead Sea Rift
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8. Conclusive Remarks......Page 170
References......Page 172
1. Introduction......Page 176
3. Tectonic Moment Rates......Page 178
4. Tectonic Moment Rates Versus Seismic Moment Rates......Page 181
5. Tectonic Moment Rates Versus Seismicity Rates......Page 183
6. Discussion......Page 187
References......Page 189
1. Introduction......Page 194
4. Interpretation and Discussion
......Page 196
References......Page 204
Introduction......Page 206
Definitions......Page 207
Data......Page 208
Spreading Ridges......Page 209
Oceanic Transform Faults......Page 213
Discussion......Page 217
References......Page 220
1. Introduction......Page 222
2. Geologic Observations of the Romanche Transform
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3. Slow Earthquakes on Oceanic Transform Faults
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4. Seismicity of the Romanche Transform
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5. Second Moments of Slow-Earthquakes
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6. Possible Causes of the Off-Fault Subevents
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7. Discussion......Page 242
References......Page 243
Introduction......Page 245
Diffuse Boundary Zone Setting of the Bhuj Earthquake
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Is There a Sind Microplate?
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Interplate Versus Intraplate......Page 252
References......Page 253
1. Introduction......Page 257
2. The Bhuj Earthquake and its Tectonic Setting
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4. Model Results......Page 260
5. Interplate VS. Intraplate Processes
......Page 263
References......Page 265
1. Introduction......Page 267
2. Modelling Assumptions and Analytical Results
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3. Evolutionary Models of Diffuse Boundary Systems
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4. Discussion and Conclusions
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References......Page 282
Introduction......Page 284
Lithospheric Deformation in the Presence of Plate Boundary Forces
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References......Page 294
1. Introduction......Page 296
2. Tectonic Setting......Page 299
3. Seismotectonics Velocity Structure, and the Slab
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4. Seismic Anisotropy and Mantle Flow
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5. Volcanic Petrology......Page 310
6. Discussion: Dynamics of a Slab Edge
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7. Summary......Page 319
References......Page 320
1. Introduction......Page 326
2. Why are the GPS Rates of Crustal Shortening Higher Than the Geological Rates?
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3. What is the Spatial Distribution of Andean Crustal Shortening?
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4. Are the Andes Collapsing?
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5. Discussion......Page 336
References......Page 338
Variations in Inelastic Failure of Subducting Continental Lithosphere and Tectonic Development: Australia-banda Arc Convergence
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1. Introduction......Page 342
2. Different Features of Continental Collision Tectonics
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3. Working Hypothesis......Page 344
5. Data......Page 345
6. Assumptions......Page 348
7. Modeling......Page 350
8. Results......Page 353
9. Discussion......Page 354
References......Page 355
Introduction......Page 358
From Stabilism to Mobilism
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Plate Tectonics......Page 364
Nonexistent Plumes and Dubious Deep Subduction
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Convection does not Drive Plates
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Mantle Circulation......Page 388
Plate Tectonics in 3-d: Closed Upper-Mantle Circulation
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Progress in Geoscience
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References......Page 398
Introduction......Page 410
Appendix......Page 421
References......Page 422