埃塞俄比亚的岩辅助裂发生在埃塞俄比亚
J-M Kendall1, G W Stuart, C J Ebinger
1School of Earth Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK. m.kendall@earth.leeds.ac.uk
Nature
|January 15, 2005
概括
大陆的分裂是由岩辅助的裂变解释的,而不仅仅是板块力量. 埃塞俄比亚北部裂的地震异构性支持这种由岩驱动的大陆分裂延伸模型.
科学领域:
- 地质物理学 地质物理学
- 构造学 构造学 构造学 构造学
- 地震学 地震学
背景情况:
- 大陆的分裂和海洋盆地的演变是板块构造学的关键.
- 大陆破裂的过程是有争议的,板块的驱动力可能对厚厚的石化层来说太小了.
- 地幔上升和岩产量可能会在较低的应力下促进石层破裂 (巴克模型).
研究的目的:
- 为了测试机械与岩辅助的大陆延伸模型的对比.
- 研究北埃塞俄比亚裂作为大陆分裂的自然实验室.
- 为了分析裂区域上层地幔的地震异构性.
主要方法:
- 对剪切波分裂的观测,以检测地震异质性.
- 对上层地幔结构和地震异性质模式的分析.
- 整合地震数据与现有的地质信息.
主要成果:
- 在北埃塞俄比亚裂的上层地幔中,有显著的地震异构的证据.
- 观察结果表明,主要的化诱导的异质性.
- 检测到最小的地拉伸,与纯机械模型形成鲜明对比.
结论:
- 这些发现支持北埃塞俄比亚裂的岩辅助裂模型.
- 融化诱导的异质性在寒冷,厚厚的大陆石化层的分解中起着至关重要的作用.
- 这项研究为了解大陆分裂机制提供了关键证据.
相关概念视频
Long-patch Base Excision Repair
Since the discovery of the two BER pathways, there has been a debate about how a cell chooses one pathway over the other and the factors determining this selection. Numerous in vitro experiments have pointed out multiple determinants for the sub-pathway selection. These are:
Actin Filament Depolymerization
Actin filaments (F-actin) are composed of actin subunits. The dissociation of actin monomers can occur from either end of F-actin. The rate of dissociation is faster from the minus-end or the pointed end, where the actin subunits exist with a bound ADP, together known as ADP-actin. The depolymerization of F-actin is aided by proteins, including the actin-depolymerizing factor (ADF) and cofilin family of proteins, gelsolin, and glia maturation factor (GMF).
In F-actin, the ADF/cofilin proteins...
In F-actin, the ADF/cofilin proteins...
Mass Spectrometry: Molecular Fragmentation Overview
The ionization of a molecule into a molecular ion inside the mass spectrometer causes instability in the molecule's structure due to the loss of an electron. This eventually leads to the fragmentation or breaking of some bonds in the molecule. The fragmentation occurs predominantly at specific bonds to yield relatively stable fragments.
One type of fragmentation pattern is the cleavage of a single bond in the molecular ion. The cleavage leads to a radical and a cation. The cleavage can occur at...
One type of fragmentation pattern is the cleavage of a single bond in the molecular ion. The cleavage leads to a radical and a cation. The cleavage can occur at...
Mass Spectrometry: Aromatic Compound Fragmentation
Upon ionization, aromatic compounds generate a molecular ion that is observed as a prominent peak in their mass spectra. For example, the molecular ion peak for benzene appears at a mass-to-charge ratio of 78, while toluene is observed at a mass-to-charge ratio of 92. The molecular ion benzene is highly stable and does not readily undergo further fragmentation due to the significant amount of energy required to disrupt the aromatic stability of the benzene ring. In contrast, the molecular ion...
Fractures: Bone Repair
Treatment for a fracture is based on the type of break, the bone affected, and the patient's age.
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the procedure...
Esophageal Perforation-I: Introduction
Esophageal perforation is a severe medical condition characterized by a breach in the integrity of the esophageal wall. This breach can occur due to various factors such as trauma, medical procedures, or underlying diseases. When the esophageal wall is compromised, it allows food, fluids, and digestive juices into the chest cavity or adjacent structures, leading to potential complications and health risks.
The location of esophageal perforation can vary, occurring anywhere along the esophagus.
The location of esophageal perforation can vary, occurring anywhere along the esophagus.


