Lithospheric memory, state of stress and rheology: neotectonic controls on Europe's intraplate continental topography

Cloetingh, S.A.P.L.; Ziegler, Peter A.; Beekman, F.; Andriessen, P.A.M.; Maţenco, Liviu; Bada, G.; García‐Castellanos, Daniel; Hardebol, N.; Dèzes, P.; Sokoutis, Dimitrios

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“…3 Tectonic sketch map of Germany sensu lato with the recent tectonic regime in principal structural units. Modified after Cloetingh et al (2005), Decker et al (2005), Gautier (2003), Geluk et al (1994, Thybo (1997), Franzke (2001, 2003), Ziegler and Dèzes (2006). Data concerning the tectonic regime derived from the World Stress Map Database (Heidbach et al 2016).…”

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The probabilistic seismic hazard assessment of Germany—version 2016, considering the range of epistemic uncertainties and aleatory variability

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The basic seismic load parameters for the upcoming national design regulation for DIN EN 1998-1/NA result from the reassessment of the seismic hazard supported by the German Institution for Civil Engineering (DIBt). This 2016 version of the national seismic hazard assessment for Germany is based on a comprehensive involvement of all accessible uncertainties in models and parameters and includes the provision of a rational framework for integrating ranges of epistemic uncertainties and aleatory variabilities in a comprehensive and transparent way. The developed seismic hazard model incorporates significant improvements over previous versions. It is based on updated and extended databases, it includes robust methods to evolve sets of models representing epistemic uncertainties, and a selection of the latest generation of ground motion prediction equations. The new earthquake model is presented here, which consists of a logic tree with 4040 end branches and essential innovations employed for a realistic approach. The output specifications were designed according to the user oriented needs as suggested by two review teams supervising the entire project. Seismic load parameters, for rock conditions of v S30 = 800 m/s, are calculated for three hazard levels (10, 5 and 2% probability of occurrence or exceedance within 50 years) and delivered in the form of uniform hazard spectra, within the spectral period range 0.02-3 s, and seismic hazard maps for peak

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“…The Apulian indentation into the relatively ductile WEP, in conjunction with the rigid lithospheric shields that bound the WEP from north to east, created a system of Cenozoic rifts (Ratschbacher et al 1991;Cloetingh et al 2005). They appear as grabens and subgrabens (e.g.…”

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The probabilistic seismic hazard assessment of Germany—version 2016, considering the range of epistemic uncertainties and aleatory variability

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“…However, as noted above, the observed vertical motions are here explained as consequences of coupling between surface processes and induced lower crustal flow, rather than being consequences of plate boundary forces, as Cloetingh et al (2005) Examples are the Shoalhaven in Australia (Fig. 15), the Sundays in South Africa (Fig.…”

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“…The idea that crustal rheology, inherited from the ancient geological past, affects rates of present-day vertical crustal motion is not new; it also underpins the work of others, such as the 'lithospheric memory' hypothesis of Cloetingh et al (2005). However, as noted above, the observed vertical motions are here explained as consequences of coupling between surface processes and induced lower crustal flow, rather than being consequences of plate boundary forces, as Cloetingh et al (2005) Examples are the Shoalhaven in Australia (Fig.…”

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“…Several modern researchers have identified Late Cenozoic uplift in many areas of Europe but have generally attributed it to plate tectonic activity, particularly as a consequence of compressive plate boundary forces causing 'buckling' of the continental lithosphere that can extend, in series of upward and downward 'ripples', for considerable distances (e.g., Nikishin et al, 1997;Cloetingh et al, 2005). This interpretation envisages the uplift of various parts of north-west Europe, as evidenced by river terraces, as a distant response to the collision between the African and Eurasian plates.…”

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Climatically controlled river terrace staircases: A worldwide Quaternary phenomenon

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R. (2007) 'Climatically controlled river terrace staircases : a worldwide quaternary phenomenon. ', Geomorphology.,. 285-315 . Further information on publisher's website:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geomorph. 2006.12.032 Publisher's copyright statement:Additional information: Use policyThe full-text may be used and/or reproduced, and given to third parties in any format or medium, without prior permission or charge, for personal research or study, educational, or not-for-pro t purposes provided that:• a full bibliographic reference is made to the original source • a link is made to the metadata record in DRO • the full-text is not changed in any way The full-text must not be sold in any format or medium without the formal permission of the copyright holders.Please consult the full DRO policy for further details.

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Strain localization at the margins of strong lithospheric domains: Insights from analog models

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The lateral variation of the mechanical properties of continental lithosphere is an important factor controlling the localization of deformation and thus the deformation history and geometry of intraplate mountain belts. A series of three-layer lithospheric-scale analog models, with a strong domain (SD) embedded at various depths, are presented to investigate the development of topography and deformation patterns by having lateral heterogeneities within a weak continental lithosphere. The experiments, performed at a constant velocity and under normal gravity, indicate that the presence or absence of the SD controls whether deformation is localized or distributed at a lithospheric scale. Deformation and topography localize above the edges of the SD, while the SD region itself is characterized by minor amounts of surficial deformation and topography. The depth of the SD (within the ductile crust, ductile mantle lithosphere, or both) controls the pattern of deformation and thus the topography. The presence of a SD in the ductile crust or in the mantle results in limited surficial topographic effects but large variations in the Moho topography. Strong Moho deflection occurs when the SD is in the ductile crust, while the Moho remains almost flat when the SD is in the mantle. When the SD occupies the ductile lithosphere, the SD is tilted. These analog experiments provide insights into intraplate strain localization and could in particular explain the topography around the Tarim Basin, a lithospheric-scale heterogeneity north of the India-Asia collision zone.

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Lithospheric memory, state of stress and rheology: neotectonic controls on Europe's intraplate continental topography

Cited by 184 publications

References 251 publications

The probabilistic seismic hazard assessment of Germany—version 2016, considering the range of epistemic uncertainties and aleatory variability

The probabilistic seismic hazard assessment of Germany—version 2016, considering the range of epistemic uncertainties and aleatory variability

Climatically controlled river terrace staircases: A worldwide Quaternary phenomenon

Strain localization at the margins of strong lithospheric domains: Insights from analog models

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