Xin, Guang-Yao; Chu, Yang; Su, Ben-Xun; Lin, Wei; Cui, … - 2021
Subduction of oceanic lithosphere is the primary driver for plate tectonics on Earth. However, lack of geological records hinders our understanding on how subduction zone initiates. Two general mechanisms are recognized: i) induced and ii) spontaneous nucleation of subduction zones. For both...