Initiation of asymmetric extension in continental lithosphere - Govers, R.; Wortel, M.J.R. (Tectonophysics, 1993)
Keywords: Earth sciences; Earth, ocean, space; Exact sciences and technology; Tectonics. Structural geology. Plate tectonics; strain; delamination; diffusion; rheology; thickness; plumes; elastic materials; lithosphere; thermochemical properties; asymmetric distribution; creep; digital simulation; finite element analysis; continental crust; flow structures; intrusions; mechanical properties; extension tectonics; simple shear; mantle; pure shear; boundary conditions