Subduction zone initiation reconstructions
Subduction zone initiation (SZI) reconstructions for selected events since around 100 Ma. The reconstructed events are based on the whole Earth Sciences community point-of-view of the SZI database.
Puysegur trench formation
A schematic highlighting the formation of the Puysegur trench, New Zealand, where subduction zone initiation may be both horizontally and then vertically driven, according to a 4D evolution model of this margin.
Governing equations
The governing equations of numerical modelling include conservation of mass, momentum, and energy with different types of rheology.
Subduction zone initiation types
Illustration of the three types of subduction zone initiation (SZI) events, namely Newly destructive, Episodic subduction, and Polarity reversal.
Subduction zone initiation forcing
Illustration of the two endmember forcing states, namely vertically and horizontally driven, characterising subduction zone initiation (SZI).
Deformation mechanisms
The three deformation mechanisms viscous, elastic, and brittle (a.k.a. plastic).
Geodynamic scales
Spatial and temporal scales of common geodynamic processes, which occur over a wide range of time and length scales.