Abstract:<p>The theory of plate tectonics acknowledges that drifting lithospheric plates are rigid and do not undergo substantial deformation except near or at plate boundaries. However, studies have shown that intra-plate deformation is a feature for continental lithosphere and can originate from different mechanisms such as lithospheric drips, delamination, and in-plane stresses. On the other hand, there is not well-known understanding of tectonic deformation within the interior of ocean plates. We comp… Show more
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