Plate tectonics theory

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Plate tectonics theory
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Theoretical formulation
closed plate circuits
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Plate motion calculator
UNAVCO
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Theoretical formulation
GPS from Jules Verne
Modern velocity vectors
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Thermal, compositional, and mechanical evolution
of Earth
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Relevance to tectonics
plate rigidity boundary localization
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Relevance to tectonics
mobile mantle
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Relevance to tectonics
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Condensation
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Condensation
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Condensation
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Condensation
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Compositional evolution
partial melting
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Compositional evolution
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Compositional evolution
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Thermal evolution heat sources
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Thermal evolution heat sources
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Thermal evolution heat sources
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Thermal evolution
Fouriers law
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Thermal evolution
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Thermal evolution
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Thermal evolution
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Secular cooling
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T, P and composition control mechanical properties