Convective Self‐Compression of Cratons and the Stabilization of Old Lithosphere
Abstract Despite being exposed to convective stresses for much of the Earth's history, cratonic roots appear capable of resisting mantle shearing. This tectonic stability can be attributed to the neutral density and higher strength of cratons. However, the excess thickness of cratons and their...
| Published in: | Geophysical Research Letters |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-02-01
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1029/2022GL101842 |