Subduction forces and flow pattern
Conceptual illustration for the basic forces and mantle flow pattern around subduction zones.
Solid-state convection
Simulation of infinite Prandtl number, thermal convection (e.g., mantle convection).
Solid-state convection (animation)
Simulation of infinite Prandtl number, thermal convection (e.g., mantle convection).
Sea-level change mechanisms (sketch)
Sketches outlining the solid-Earth induced sea-level change mechanisms over different time periods, covering elastic, viscous, and mantle convection time scales.
Global-scale mantle flow (sketch)
A sketch outlining the link between the viscous convection within the Earth’s mantle and tectonic surface plate motions.
3-D subduction mantle flow
3-D subduction dynamics and mantle flow model animation showing the time evolution of oceanic plate subduction and resulting mantle flow.
Slab-gap dynamics
Sketch of an evolution of an opening and sinking slab gap during oceanic subduction and the resulting surrounding mantle flow.
