Finite-Element Modeling of Deformation of Young Oceanic Lithosphere

这项工作涉及数值实验，通过限制数值模型与现有观测相匹配，来表征非常年轻的海洋岩石圈的屈服强度。Gorda Ridge的数据将用于约束小于2 Ma和4-7 Ma的岩石圈的相对强度。该模型还将测试控制脊变换和重叠扩展中心几何形状的物理因素。最后，模拟了近脊海山所施加的载荷。

This work involves numerical experiments that will characterize the yield strength of very young oceanic lithosphere by constraining the numerical models to match existing observations. Data from the Gorda Ridge will be used to constrain the relative strengths of lithosphere less than 2 Ma old, and 4-7 Ma old. The models will also test the physical factors controlling ridge-transform and overlapping spreading center geometry. Finally, the loading imposed by near-ridge seamounts will be modeled.