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Area of Science:

  • Geophysics
  • Tectonics
  • Earth Sciences

Background:

  • The western United States is a highly tectonically active region with significant crustal deformation.
  • Intracontinental deformation is attributed to plate boundary forces, lithospheric body forces, and mantle flow, but their relative importance is debated.
  • Previous studies faced limitations due to inconsistent assumptions regarding crustal and mantle structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantitatively estimate crustal deformation in the western US.
  • To investigate the driving mechanisms of intraplate earthquakes and geodetic motion.
  • To reconcile conflicting theories on intracontinental deformation by incorporating realistic 3D lithospheric structure.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a fully dynamic three-dimensional modeling framework.
  • Integrated data assimilation to simultaneously compute lithospheric and convective mantle dynamics.
  • Accounted for realistic three-dimensional lithospheric structures in the western US.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the critical role of complex lithospheric structure in governing intraplate deformation.
  • Identified the interaction between asthenospheric flow and lithospheric thickness steps as a key driver.
  • Localized crustal deformation and seismicity are significantly influenced by these interactions, particularly along the Basin and Range boundary.

Conclusions:

  • The intricate lithospheric architecture is paramount in controlling tectonic activity in the western US.
  • The interplay between mantle dynamics and lithospheric variations provides a more accurate explanation for observed deformation patterns.
  • This study offers a refined understanding of the forces driving seismicity and geodetic motion in tectonically active continental interiors.