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Geochemistry & Geophysics
G. W. Salomon, T. New, R. A. Muir, B. Whitehead, S. Scheiber-Enslin, J. Smit, V Stevens, B. Kahle, R. Kahle, F. D. Eckardt, R. Alastair Sloan
Summary: This study explores the geomorphological expression and geological context of a normal fault scarp in a stable continental region and provides improved estimates of its displacement, length, and other aspects. Understanding this feature is of international interest due to the rarity of large normal faulting events in stable continental regions. The analysis is based on a high-resolution digital elevation model and sheds light on the origin and relationship to the regional geology of the fault scarp.
GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
N. D'Agostino, A. Copley, J. Jackson, R. Koci, A. Hajrullai, L. Duni, N. Kuka
Summary: This paper investigates the kinematics and dynamics of the western Balkans, including seismic activity, geomorphological evolution, and the influence of gravitational potential energy contrasts on overall deformation. The regional motion patterns and evolutionary characteristics are inferred through observational data and geomorphological observations.
GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Geography, Physical
Chenglong Deng, Ross N. Mitchell, Weitao Wang
Summary: Continental evolution and sedimentary basin formation in central-southern Asia, particularly in the Tibetan Plateau and its surrounding areas, have been significantly influenced by the India-Asia convergence during the late Mesozoic to Cenozoic. This special issue focuses on the tectono-sedimentary, tectono-geomorphologic, and paleoclimatic/paleoenvironmental processes during the late Cretaceous to Neogene in the Tibetan Plateau and its environs. The issue consists of ten papers that examine the significance of Continental Evolution and Sedimentary Basins of the Tibetan Plateau and its Environs since the middle Cretaceous.
GLOBAL AND PLANETARY CHANGE
(2023)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
J. van Huissteden, K. Teshebaeva, Y. Cheung, R. Magnusson, H. Noorbergen, S. Karsanaev, T. C. Maximov, A. J. Dolman
Summary: The study explores the relationship between a 3-year data set of InSAR measurements of vertical surface displacements and geomorphological features in the Indigirka Lowlands in Northeast Siberia. Results show that geomorphological features and ground ice conditions affect the magnitude and spatial distribution of surface displacements.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2021)
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Geography, Physical
Manuel -L. Diercks, Christoph Gruetzner, Julian Welte, Kamil Ustaszewski
Summary: Remote sensing-based tectonic geomorphology is widely used to study neotectonic processes, but even the most trusted methods are pushed to their limits in low tectonic rate karstic landscape conditions as observed in Western Slovenia and Northeast Italy.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Luke Mahoney, Richard Stanaway, Sandra McLaren, Kevin Hill, Eric Bergman
Summary: This study combines seismological, GPS, and remote sensing observations to analyze the crustal deformation caused by earthquakes within the Papuan Fold and Thrust Belt (PFTB) in Papua New Guinea. The research reveals that all earthquakes greater than or equal to magnitude 6 are associated with reverse movement, with mainshock and five aftershocks having focal depths between 15-30 km. Additionally, the PFTB experienced up to 1.2 meters of uplift and ground deformation over an area of 7,500 square kilometers during the earthquake sequence.
Editorial Material
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Tiago M. Alves, Julie Tugend, Simon Holford, Claudia Bertoni, Wei Li
Summary: The geological processes responsible for the formation of continental margins are complex and vary between different margins and adjacent sedimentary basins. Understanding these processes is crucial for determining the economic potential of continental margins.
MARINE AND PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Robert H. Smithies, Yongjun Lu, Christopher L. Kirkland, Tim E. Johnson, David R. Mole, David C. Champion, Laure Martin, Heejin Jeon, Michael T. D. Wingate, Simon P. Johnson
Summary: The research identified two different types of TTG using variations in zircon oxygen isotope composition and whole-rock geochemistry. Primitive TTGs containing high levels of sodium do not require a source highly enriched in incompatible trace elements, while evolved TTGs need sources enriched in water from the hydrosphere and incompatible trace elements.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Edwin Nissen, Musavver Didem Cambaz, Elyse Gaudreau, Andrew Howell, Ezgi Karasozen, Elena Savidge
Summary: This study investigates the active tectonics in southwestern Turkey and reveals the dominant normal faulting orientation in the region. It also highlights the discrepancy between fault orientations in topography and actual faulting activity. The research provides valuable insights into the earthquake hazards in the area.
GEOPHYSICAL JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Eric Deal, Gunther Prasicek
Summary: The study introduces a new model for glacial erosion that is similar to the model for river erosion, allowing for efficient prediction of key relationships in glacial landscape evolution. The similarities between the models for river and glacial erosion provide significant theoretical implications and allow for important results from rivers to be applied to glaciers in mountain ranges.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Geology
G. Mohn, J. C. Ringenbach, M. Nirrengarten, C. Lei, A. McCarthy, J. Tugend
Summary: We investigated the structure of three main marginal seas in the western Pacific Ocean to understand the tectono-magmatic processes during continental breakup. The formation of the continent-ocean transition (COT) structure is attributed to a low-angle normal fault system. We propose that this type of breakup is characteristic of marginal seas due to high extension rates imposed by nearby subduction zones. This study highlights the underestimated diversity of continental breakup mechanisms.
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Charles M. Shobe, Jens M. Turowski, Ron Nativ, Rachel C. Glade, Georgina L. Bennett, Benedetta Dini
Summary: The distribution and movement of boulders play a crucial role in shaping landscapes, influencing hillslope processes, river channel shapes, and geomorphic hazards. Understanding boulder dynamics is essential for studying landscape evolution and self-organization.
EARTH-SCIENCE REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Peter A. Cawood, Priyadarshi Chowdhury, Jacob A. Mulder, Chris J. Hawkesworth, Fabio A. Capitanio, Prasanna M. Gunawardana, Oliver Nebel
Summary: Understanding the secular evolution of the Earth system is essential for studying the history of our planet. By analyzing the rock and mineral archive in the continental lithosphere, researchers have identified seven phases of secular evolution. Integrating this record with knowledge of mantle cooling and lithospheric rheology provides insights into the changes in tectonic modes throughout Earth's history.
REVIEWS OF GEOPHYSICS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ajay Kumar, Mauro Cacace, Magdalena Scheck-Wenderoth
Summary: Continental deformation is controlled by a balance between tectonic and gravitational forces, as well as thermal relaxation-controlled lithospheric strength. Thicker crust undergoes weakening and dissipates energy within a diffused zone of deformation. This evolution is controlled by a dissipative thermodynamic feedback loop between thermal and mechanical relaxation.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Michael A. Zeller, Jordan Ma, Foong Ying Wong, Sothyra Tum, Arata Hidano, Hannah Holt, Ty Chhay, San Sorn, Dina Koeut, Bunnary Seng, Sovanncheypo Chao, Giselle G. K. Ng, Zhuang Yan, Monidarin Chou, James W. Rudge, Gavin J. D. Smith, Yvonne C. F. Su
Summary: Swine are a primary source for the emergence of pandemic influenza A viruses. Effective surveillance is essential to uncover emerging virus strains. This study revealed the co-circulation of multiple lineages of genetically diverse swine influenza A virus (swIAV) in Southeast Asia and identified a novel reassortant variant. The findings highlight the importance of genomic surveillance for early warning of disease emergence and prevention of future pandemics.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Anke M. Friedrich
GEOLOGICAL MAGAZINE
(2019)
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Paolo Ballato, Sascha Brune, Manfred R. Strecker
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS
(2019)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Sara Carena, Hans-Peter Bunge, Anke M. Friedrich
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF EARTH SCIENCES
(2019)
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Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Florian C. Krob, Ulrich A. Glasmacher, Hans-Peter Bunge, Anke M. Friedrich, Peter C. Hackspacher
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jorge Nicolas Hayek, Berta Vilacis, Hans-Peter Bunge, Anke M. Friedrich, Sara Carena, Yulia Vibe
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY A-MATHEMATICAL PHYSICAL AND ENGINEERING SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
M. Paknia, P. Ballato, G. Heidarzadeh, F. Cifelli, J. Hassanzadeh, G. Vezzoli, M. Mirzaie Ataabadi, M. R. Ghassemi, M. Mattei
Summary: The study shows that the Tarom Basin in NW Iran was filled with upper Cenozoic red beds, providing key information on the erosional history of adjacent topography, the vertical growth of the plateau margin and its orogen perpendicular expansion. The basin experienced intrabasinal synorogenic sedimentation prior to 7.6 Ma, followed by intrabasinal deformation, uplift, and erosion, with interruptions in fluvial connectivity with the Caspian Sea. Provenance data suggests greater Miocene deformation and erosional exhumation on the northern margin of the basin compared to the southern margin, indicating vertical growth driven by deep-seated processes.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ingo L. Stotz, Berta Vilacis, Jorge N. Hayek, Hans-Peter Bunge, Anke M. Friedrich
Summary: This study uses high-temporal resolution plate reconstructions and stratigraphic analysis to uncover the causes of Neogene plate motion changes in North America, and estimates the impact of the Yellowstone plume on the asthenosphere flow through flow models. The research shows that the arrival of the Yellowstone plume and the Poiseuille flow in the asthenosphere are responsible for the changes in North America's plate motion.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Alexandre Boutoux, Arthur Briaud, Claudio Faccenna, Paolo Ballato, Federico Rossetti, Eric Blanc
Summary: This study investigates the back-arc region of the Central Neotethys subduction zone, where alternating pulses of extension and compression, related to trench retreat and advance, are observed. Numerical models suggest that these events emerge spontaneously through slab folding and penetration into the mantle transition zone. The proposed model reconciles back-arc deformation and short-lived pulses of upper-plate vertical motion, providing insights into the dynamic evolution of deep mantle subduction in the Central Neotethys slab.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Romano Clementucci, Paolo Ballato, Lionel L. Siame, Claudio Faccenna, Ahmed Yaaqoub, Abderrahim Essaifi, Laetitia Leanni, Valery Guillou
Summary: The research combines geomorphic analysis with 10Be-derived denudation rates to quantify bedrock erodibility and gain insight into the surface evolution of the Anti-Atlas in NW Africa and the adjacent Siroua Massif. The study reveals that the 10Be basin-wide denudation rates in the region are relatively uniform, ranging from 5 to 12 m/Myr, and remain consistent despite changes in rock type and topographic relief. Additionally, a linear relationship between denudation and channel steepness is observed for catchments draining quartz bearing lithologies, allowing for the constraint of bedrock erodibility values for different rock-types in slowly deforming settings.
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Masoud Biralvand, Paolo Ballato, Maria Laura Balestrieri, Mohammad Mohajjel, Edward R. Sobel, Istvan Dunkl, Giordano Montegrossi, Mohammad R. Ghassemi, Johannes Glodny, Manfred R. Strecker
Summary: The understanding of geothermal field is critical for interpreting low-temperature thermochronology (LTT) data in magmatic and metallogenic provinces. This study investigates the complex geological and thermal history of the Takab Range Complex in NW Iran, revealing episodes of exhumation, normal faulting, regional subsidence, and erosional exhumation. The data highlight the impact of magmatic reheating on LTT ages in areas affected by intense magmatism.
GEOCHEMISTRY GEOPHYSICS GEOSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
R. Clementucci, P. Ballato, L. Siame, M. Fox, R. Lanari, A. Sembroni, C. Faccenna, A. Yaaqoub, A. Essaifi
Summary: The Atlas-Meseta orographic system in Morocco has recently experienced significant surface uplift, as shown by the presence of elevated marine deposits in the Middle Atlas Mountains. The absence of stratigraphic records in the Anti-Atlas Mountains makes it difficult to document regional vertical movements, but the presence of a high-standing, eroded surface and the transient nature of the river network provide clues to the uplift history.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
R. Lanari, R. Reitano, C. Faccenna, N. Piana Agostinetti, P. Ballato
Summary: This study investigates the connection between morphometric characteristics, exhumation, and crustal deformation along and across the Italian Apennines by comparing superficial with deeper data. Four sets of observations are presented, including geomorphological analyses, low temperature thermochronological cooling ages, reconstruction of drainage divide evolution, and Moho depth estimates. The results show that the morphological characteristics, deformation style, and exhumation distribution across the main drainage divide of the Apennines correlate with the geometries of the Moho. There is a strong asymmetry in the Northern-Apennines and a clear symmetry in the Central-Apennines, indicating a strong coupling between shallower and deeper geometries.
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Geochemistry & Geophysics
Simone Racano, Taylor Schildgen, Paolo Ballato, Cengiz Yildirim, Hella Wittmann
Summary: Major strike-slip fault systems, like the North Anatolian Fault (NAF), play a crucial role in accommodating plate motion, but little is known about their evolution. In the Central Pontides, the NAF has experienced transpression and crustal thickening, resulting in rock-uplift rates of 0.2-0.3 km/Myr. However, the exact onset of faster uplift phase associated with the NAF's development is poorly understood. This study presents the spatiotemporal pattern of rock-uplift rates in the Central Pontides, showing an increase in rates after 10 Ma, with peak rates occurring between 4 and 2 Ma.
EARTH AND PLANETARY SCIENCE LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Julia R. Kelson, Tyler E. Huth, Benjamin H. Passey, Naomi E. Levin, Sierra V. Petersen, Paolo Ballato, Emily J. Beverly, Daniel O. Breecker, Gregory D. Hoke, Adam M. Hudson, Haoyuan Ji, Alexis Licht, Erik J. Oerter, Jay Quade
Summary: The stable isotopic composition of pedogenic carbonates is crucial for understanding Earth's terrestrial history. By analyzing the triple oxygen isotope composition of pedogenic carbonates, this study identifies evaporation in ancient soils, which can potentially improve estimates of unevaporated waters and re-energize paleoclimate studies.
GEOCHIMICA ET COSMOCHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Paola Molin, Andrea Sembroni, Paolo Ballato, Claudio Faccenna
Summary: Orogenic plateaus in continental collision zones offer valuable data on the topographic evolution and vertical growth through their landforms and fluvial networks. By analyzing the longitudinal profiles of rivers, it is possible to reconstruct the history of base level falls and study landscape evolution within geodynamic models. This study focuses on the Eastern Anatolian Plateau (EAP) and employs the inversion of the Arax River's profile to understand its hydrography and topography. The results reveal a plateau undergoing active tectonic control, with a surface uplift of approximately 2000 m, 500 m of which can be attributed to residual topography.