Geophysics

9.

9.1.

Plate Tectonics

9.1.1.

Plate Kinematics

9.1.1.1.

9.1.1.2.

Plate Velocities

9.1.1.3.

Relative Motion

9.1.1.4.

Absolute Motion

9.1.2.

Plate Boundaries

9.1.2.1.

Divergent Boundaries

9.1.2.1.1.

Mid-ocean Ridges

9.1.2.1.2.

Continental Rifts

9.1.2.1.3.

Spreading Rates

9.1.2.2.

Convergent Boundaries

9.1.2.2.1.

Ocean-ocean Convergence

9.1.2.2.2.

Ocean-continent Convergence

9.1.2.2.3.

Continent-continent Convergence

9.1.2.3.

Transform Boundaries

9.1.2.3.1.

Transform Faults

9.1.2.3.2.

9.1.3.

9.1.3.1.

9.1.3.2.

9.1.3.3.

9.1.3.4.

Gravitational Potential Energy

9.2.

Mantle Dynamics

9.2.1.

Mantle Convection

9.2.1.1.

Thermal Convection

9.2.1.2.

Compositional Convection

9.2.1.3.

Convection Models

9.2.2.

9.2.2.1.

9.2.2.2.

9.2.2.3.

Large Igneous Provinces

9.2.3.

Subduction Dynamics

9.2.3.1.

9.2.3.2.

Slab Deformation

9.2.3.3.

Back-arc Processes

9.3.

Lithospheric Processes

9.3.1.

Lithospheric Strength

9.3.1.1.

9.3.1.2.

Yield Strength Envelopes

9.3.2.

Flexural Response

9.3.2.1.

Elastic Thickness

9.3.2.2.

Flexural Models

9.3.2.3.

Loading Mechanisms

9.3.3.

Orogenic Processes

9.3.3.1.

Mountain Building

9.3.3.2.

Crustal Thickening

9.3.3.3.

9.3.4.

Extensional Processes

9.3.4.1.

9.3.4.2.

Basin Formation

9.3.4.3.

Crustal Thinning

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