Deformation of Earth’s upper mantle: insights from naturally occurring fabric types
Flow of the Earth’s upper mantle is controlled by the rheology of olivine, therefore comprehending the factors affecting olivine fabric development is critical for understanding global tectonic processes. Microstructural, FTIR and isotope analysis of olivine in Higashi-akaishi and Lihir peridotites...
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Curtin University
2013
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/1841 |