Links Between Faulting, Topography, and Sediment Production During Continental Rifting: Insights From Coupled Surface Process, Thermomechanical Modeling
Abstract
Coupled, thermo-mechanical models show that during continental rifting, the sediment flux reflects the topographic evolution of rifts. High crustal strength, slow extension and efficient surface processes promote strain localization and sediment production. Models show that a time-lag of 2-5 Myr between the main tectonic activity and the peak in sediment flux could exist for natural systems.
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