Abstract:<p>This global study of 31 off-shore back-arc basins (BABs) identifies their principal characteristics based on a broad spectrum of geophysical and subduction-related parameters. My synthesis is used to identify trends in the evolution of BABs for improving our understanding of subduction systems in general. The analysis, based on the present plate configuration, demonstrates that geophysical characteristics and fate of the BABs are essentially controlled by the tectonic type of the overriding pl… Show more
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