Plate tectonics on the Earth triggered by plume-induced subduction initiation

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Summary

It is demonstrated that three key physical factors combine to trigger self-sustained subduction: a strong, negatively buoyant oceanic lithosphere; a focused magmatic weakening and thinning of lithosphere above the plume; and lubrication of the slab interface by hydrated crust.

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2015-11-11
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Morphology (biology), Envelope (radar), Materials science, Phase (matter), Amorphous silica

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