Estimating the lithospheric flexure of a plate with non-uniform flexural rigidity: a quantitative modelling approach

Abstract Lithospheric deformation is a fundamental process in plate tectonics. It is, therefore, critical to determine how the lithosphere responds to geological loads to better understand tectonic processes. The lithosphere can be modelled as the flexure of a thin, elastic plate over long-term (>...

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Main Authors: Ming-Ju Xu, Zhao-Cai Wu, Fei Ji, Ai-Guo Ruan, Chun-Feng Li, Jin-Yao Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-08-01
Series:Earth, Planets and Space
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40623-021-01497-y