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How a volcanic arc influences back-arc extension: insight from 2D numerical models
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, UK
J. Huw Davies
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, UK
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We numerically model the influence of an arc on back-arc extension. The arc is simulated by placing a hot region on the overriding plate. We investigate how plate ages and properties of the hot region affect back-arc extension and present regime diagrams illustrating the nature of back-arc extension for these models. We find that back-arc extension occurs not only in the hot region but also, surprisingly, away from it, and a hot region facilitates extension on the overriding plate.
We numerically model the influence of an arc on back-arc extension. The arc is simulated by...
