Tidal drag and westward drift of the lithosphere

Tidal drag and westward drift of the lithosphere
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潮汐阻力与岩石圈西移

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10.1016/j.gsf.2023.101623
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发表时间:
2023
影响因子:
8.9
通讯作者:
Doglioni, Carlo
Doglioni, Carlo
中科院分区:
地球科学1区
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作者:
Nesi, Vincenzo;Bruno, Oscar;Zaccagnino, Davide;Mascia, Corrado;Doglioni, Carlo

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