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Deformation Localization

Deformation Localization is a geophysical process in intraplate tectonics wherein distributed crustal strain becomes concentrated into narrow, persistent zones of intensified faulting and folding due to mechanical heterogeneities and stress interactions within otherwise stable continental interiors.

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2017–2026

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310

On the role of gradients in the localization of deformation and fracture

Elias C. Aifantis · International Journal of Engineering Science · 1992 · 1.1K citations

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Mantle convection with a brittle lithosphere: thoughts on the global tectonic styles of the Earth and Venus

Louis Moresi, V. S. Solomatov · Geophysical Journal International · 1998 · 651 citations · Full text

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Aegean tectonics: Strain localisation, slab tearing and trench retreat

Laurent Jolivet, Claudio Faccenna, Benjamin Huet et al. · Tectonophysics · 2012 · 598 citations

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Frictional behavior of large displacement experimental faults

N. M. Beeler, T. E. Tullis, Michael L. Blanpied et al. · Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres · 1996 · 383 citations

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Shear localization in dynamic deformation of materials: microstructural evolution and self-organization

Marc A. Meyers, V. F. Nesterenko, Jerry C. LaSalvia et al. · Materials Science and Engineering A · 2001 · 379 citations

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Authors

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  1. GZ
    Ga Zhang

    Tsinghua University, China

    5 publications · 66 citations

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  2. LJ
    Laurent Jolivet

    Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France

    4 publications · 793 citations

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  3. VF
    V. F. Nesterenko

    University of California San Diego, United States

    3 publications · 487 citations

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  4. LL
    Laëtitia Le Pourhiet

    Sorbonne Université, France

    3 publications · 722 citations

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  5. LL
    L. L. Lavier

    The University of Texas at Austin, United States

    3 publications · 161 citations

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Institutions

456

  1. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

    Paris, France

    20 h-index

    60 publications

    8.5K citations

  2. Tsinghua University

    Beijing, China

    9 h-index

    20 publications

    860 citations

  3. Chinese Academy of Sciences

    Beijing, China

    8 h-index

    14 publications

    1.3K citations

  4. Géosciences Montpellier

    Montpellier, France

    8 h-index

    16 publications

    1.9K citations

  5. Sorbonne Université

    Paris, France

    7 h-index

    16 publications

    3.6K citations

  6. Université de Montpellier

    Montpellier, France

    7 h-index

    14 publications

    685 citations

  7. Zhejiang University

    Hangzhou, China

    6 h-index

    14 publications

    853 citations

  8. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    Cambridge, United States

    5 h-index

    10 publications

    710 citations

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  1. Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres

    JGR · 24 publications · 2.6K citations

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  2. Tectonophysics

    25 publications · 2.3K citations

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  3. Journal of Structural Geology

    13 publications · 772 citations

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  4. Geological Society London Special Publications

    10 publications · 742 citations

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  5. Journal of Geophysical Research Solid Earth

    9 publications · 375 citations

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