MANTLE DYNAMICS OF THE MIDDLE EAST INFERRED FROM TOMOGRAPHY

SPAKMAN, Wim, Mantle Dynamics , Department of Earth Sciences, Utrecht University, Budapestlaan 4, Utrecht, 3584 CD, Netherlands, wims@geo.uu.nl

Seismic tomography results in today's structure of the mantle expressed in 3D seismic wave speed variation. Mantle structure reflects ongoing mantle dynamics which still involves remnants and evidence of past processes, e.g. past lithosphere subduction. Our latest tomography model will be presented showing deep mantle structure of the Middle East involving evidence for past and current subduction and possible evidence for mantle upwelling.

Session No. 16

Crustal motions, mantle dynamics & GPS velocities in continental collision. Part 1

Tuesday, 5 October 2010: 09:30-12:30

Kemal Kurdas Salon (METU Convention and Cultural Centre)

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