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Multi-Scale Dynamics and Rheology of Mantle Convection with Plates

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Alisic, Laura (2012) Multi-Scale Dynamics and Rheology of Mantle Convection with Plates. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/AXQP-0E85. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05092012-120619144

Abstract

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Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Mantle convection; Plate tectonics; Numerical modeling; Adaptive mesh refinement
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Geological and Planetary Sciences
Major Option:Geophysics
Minor Option:Computational Science and Engineering
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Gurnis, Michael C.
Thesis Committee:
  • Clayton, Robert W. (chair)
  • Jackson, Jennifer M.
  • Avouac, Jean-Philippe
  • Gurnis, Michael C.
Defense Date:16 April 2012
Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:05092012-120619144
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:05092012-120619144
DOI:10.7907/AXQP-0E85
Related URLs:
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1191223 DOIUNSPECIFIED
http://dx.doi.org/10.1029/2010GL045312 DOIUNSPECIFIED
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:7016
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Laura Alisic
Deposited On:14 May 2012 19:07
Last Modified:03 Oct 2019 23:55

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