Varying mechanical coupling along the Andean margin: Implications for trench curvature, shortening and topography

Date

2012

Authors

Iaffaldano, Giampiero
Di Giuseppe, E
Corbi, F
Funiciello, F
Faccenna, C
Bunge, Hans-Peter

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Elsevier

Abstract

Convergent margins often exhibit spatial and temporal correlations between trench curvature, overriding plate shortening and topography uplift that provide insights into the dynamics of subduction. The Andean system, where the Nazca plate plunges beneath

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Keywords: Andean margin; Convergent margin; Driving forces; Laboratory models; Lateral coupling; Mechanical coupling; Nazca plate; Newtonians; Overriding plate shortening; Quantitative estimates; Resistive forces; South America; Spatial and temporal correlation; St Andean margin; Laboratory models; Overriding plate shortening; Topography; Trench curvature

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Tectonophysics

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Journal article

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2037-12-31