Gravity‐Derived Antarctic Crustal Thickness Based on the Gauss‐FFT Method
Abstract The information on crustal thickness in Antarctica can provide significant constraints on its crustal deformation and tectonic evolution. To generate reliable images of crustal features, we investigate the model of Moho depth and crustal thickness beneath Antarctica by applying the Bott‐Par...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:d8949d165e69446486f7ffb7fe72e2be 2023-12-03T10:13:36+01:00 Gravity‐Derived Antarctic Crustal Thickness Based on the Gauss‐FFT Method Fei Ji Leyuan Wu Qiao Zhang 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.1029/2022GC010555 https://doaj.org/article/d8949d165e69446486f7ffb7fe72e2be EN eng Wiley https://doi.org/10.1029/2022GC010555 https://doaj.org/toc/1525-2027 1525-2027 doi:10.1029/2022GC010555 https://doaj.org/article/d8949d165e69446486f7ffb7fe72e2be Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, Vol 23, Iss 8, Pp n/a-n/a (2022) Geophysics. Cosmic physics QC801-809 Geology QE1-996.5 article 2022 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.1029/2022GC010555 2023-11-05T01:36:02Z Abstract The information on crustal thickness in Antarctica can provide significant constraints on its crustal deformation and tectonic evolution. To generate reliable images of crustal features, we investigate the model of Moho depth and crustal thickness beneath Antarctica by applying the Bott‐Parker's formulas based on the Gauss‐fast Fourier transform method through a comprehensive analysis of gravity data, ice and sediment thicknesses and bedrock elevation, combined with seismic constraints. Tests with synthetic data indicate that the iterative inversion algorithm can yield a highly accurate Moho topography. Ultimately, inverted crustal thickness reveals a more detailed crustal image by clearly identifying more tectonic elements at different scales than previous results and correlates well with major tectonic provinces. Airy isostasy and flexural isostasy models are used to assess the crustal isostatic compensation. The distinctive negative isostatic anomalies are observed in the Transantarctic Mountains and the East Antarctic areas of the great escarpment in the Dronning Maud Land and Aurora and Wilkes Subglacial Basin, indicating that the low density of the uppermost mantle and lithospheric strength may play important roles in compensating for their elevations. Variations in crustal thickness in interior East Antarctica are analyzed; the thickened crust from Dronning Maud Land to the Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains may be associated with the collision of continental blocks and is interpreted as the fossil sutures. We compare the relationship between the Moho and Curie interfaces and find that the uppermost mantle is magnetized in some areas of East Antarctica, which may indicate preserved Precambrian cratonic roots. Article in Journal/Newspaper Antarc* Antarctic Antarctica Dronning Maud Land East Antarctica Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Antarctic Dronning Maud Land East Antarctica Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains ENVELOPE(76.000,76.000,-80.500,-80.500) Transantarctic Mountains Wilkes Subglacial Basin ENVELOPE(145.000,145.000,-75.000,-75.000) Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems 23 8 |
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Abstract The information on crustal thickness in Antarctica can provide significant constraints on its crustal deformation and tectonic evolution. To generate reliable images of crustal features, we investigate the model of Moho depth and crustal thickness beneath Antarctica by applying the Bott‐Parker's formulas based on the Gauss‐fast Fourier transform method through a comprehensive analysis of gravity data, ice and sediment thicknesses and bedrock elevation, combined with seismic constraints. Tests with synthetic data indicate that the iterative inversion algorithm can yield a highly accurate Moho topography. Ultimately, inverted crustal thickness reveals a more detailed crustal image by clearly identifying more tectonic elements at different scales than previous results and correlates well with major tectonic provinces. Airy isostasy and flexural isostasy models are used to assess the crustal isostatic compensation. The distinctive negative isostatic anomalies are observed in the Transantarctic Mountains and the East Antarctic areas of the great escarpment in the Dronning Maud Land and Aurora and Wilkes Subglacial Basin, indicating that the low density of the uppermost mantle and lithospheric strength may play important roles in compensating for their elevations. Variations in crustal thickness in interior East Antarctica are analyzed; the thickened crust from Dronning Maud Land to the Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains may be associated with the collision of continental blocks and is interpreted as the fossil sutures. We compare the relationship between the Moho and Curie interfaces and find that the uppermost mantle is magnetized in some areas of East Antarctica, which may indicate preserved Precambrian cratonic roots. |
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Gravity‐Derived Antarctic Crustal Thickness Based on the Gauss‐FFT Method |
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Gravity‐Derived Antarctic Crustal Thickness Based on the Gauss‐FFT Method |
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Gravity‐Derived Antarctic Crustal Thickness Based on the Gauss‐FFT Method |
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