Self-replicating subduction zone initiation by polarity reversal
New subduction zones can form via a self-replicating process, without the need for external forcing, when buoyant blocks reach pre-existing subduction trenches and cause polarity reversals, according to 3D numerical modelling
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-03-01
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| Series: | Communications Earth & Environment |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s43247-022-00380-2 |