Slab window

Sketch of an evolution of an opening and sinking slab gap during oceanic subduction.

Slab-gap dynamics

Sketch of an evolution of an opening and sinking slab gap during oceanic subduction and the resulting surrounding mantle flow.

Time-evolution of subduction slab break-off shown in a global spherical 3-D model.

Slab tearing

Time-evolution of subduction slab break-off shown in a global spherical 3-D model.

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