T028
Interplay between structure, fluids, and deformation processes at subduction zones
Interplay between structure, fluids, and deformation processes at subduction zones
Session ID#: 75877
Session Description:
Deformation processes at subduction zones span a vast range of spatial and temporal scales and contribute to the long-term margin evolution and mass transport through the earthquake cycle and beyond. Individual earthquakes and slow slip events involve complex patterns of deformation and fluid effects. Various modes of elastic, viscous, and plastic deformation shape the structure across the plate boundary fault zone, and within both the upper and lower plates during individual events and over longer timescales. Numerous recent onshore and offshore investigations have connected fault slip, fault zone and wall rock properties, and highlight the interplay between structure, fluids, and deformation processes in the subduction system. In this session, we invite contributions studying the key controls of subduction zone deformation, structural evolution, the role of fluids, and the associated geohazards. Multi-disciplinary contributions from geological, geophysical, and laboratory experimental studies, as well as modeling studies that integrate observations, are all welcome.
Index Terms:
8045 Role of fluids [STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY]
8118 Dynamics and mechanics of faulting [TECTONOPHYSICS]
8163 Rheology and friction of fault zones [TECTONOPHYSICS]
8170 Subduction zone processes [TECTONOPHYSICS]
Primary Convener: Shuoshuo Han, University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, Austin, TX, United States
Conveners: Tianhaozhe Sun, Pennsylvania State University, Department of Geosciences, University Park, United States, Laura M Wallace, University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, Austin, United States; GNS Science, Lower Hutt, New Zealand and Christie D Rowe, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
Primary Liaison: Shuoshuo Han, University of Texas Institute for Geophysics, Austin, TX, United States
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