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¹NGU, The Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, Norway. florent.szitkar@ngu.no.

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Area of Science:

Geology
Tectonics
Oceanography

Background:

Slow-spreading ridges exhibit complex seafloor morphology due to volcanic and tectonic processes.
Oceanic crustal blocks evolve variably based on their proximity to spreading axes and faults.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the tectonic evolution of blocks at slow-spreading ridges.
To understand the role of oceanic core complexes in block movement and detachment fault dynamics.

Main Methods:

Utilized near-seafloor magnetic and bathymetric data.
Analyzed seismic profiles from the TAG Segment of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Main Results:

Oceanic core complexes are key drivers of block movement.
Deep detachment faults connect to the plate boundary, showing thermal anomalies and magma bodies.
Seafloor morphology is influenced by thermal and magmatic variations above detachment surfaces, potentially causing detachment relocation.

Conclusions:

Oceanic core complexes play a critical role in the tectonic evolution of slow-spreading ridge segments.
Magmatic and thermal processes influence detachment fault behavior and seafloor structure.