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2008 Geodynamics Seminar Series: Reading List

Allison Shaw's Reading List:

Alison M. Shaw, David R. Hilton, Tobias P. Fischer, et al., Contrasting He-C relationships in Nicaragua and Costa Rica: insights into C cycling through subduction zones, Earth and Planetary Science Letters 214 (2003) 499-513.

For Reference:

P. J. Gorman, D. M. Kerrick, and J. A. D. Connolly, Modeling open system metamorphic decarbonation of subducting slabs, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, AN ELECTRONIC JOURNAL OF THE EARTH SCIENCES, Volume 7, Number 4 13 April 2006

Ikuko Wada's Reading List:

Ikuko Wada, Kelin Wang, Jiangheng He, and Roy D. Hyndman, Weakening of the subduction interface and its effects on surface heat flow, slab dehydration, and mantle wedge serpentinization, Journal of Geophysical Research, in press, 2007
Simon M. Peacock and Kelin Wang, Seismic Consequences of Warm Versus Cool Subduction Metamorphism: Examples from Southwest and Northeast Japan, SCIENCE Vol 286 29 October 1999
Roy D. Hyndman, and Simon M. Peacock, Serpentinization of the forearc mantle,Earth and Planetary Science Letters 212 (2003) 417-432

Cesar Ranero's Reading List:

C. R. Ranero, I. Grevemeyer, H. Sahling, et al., The hydrogeological system of erosional convergent margins and its influence on tectonics and interplate seismogenesis, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems (G3) in press
C. R. Ranero, J. Phipps Morgan, K. McIntosh & C. Reichert, Bending-related faulting and mantle serpentinization at the Middle America trench, NATURE |Vol 425 | 25 September 2003

David Scholl's Reading List:

Cesar R. Ranero, Roland von Huene, Ernst Flueh, Manuel Duarte, Dania Baca and Kirk Mcintosh, A cross section of the convergent Pacific margin of Nicaragua,TECTONICS,Vol. 19, NO. 2, PAGES 335-357 APRIL 2000
Peter D. Clift,Tectonic erosion of the Peruvian forearc, Lima Basin, by subduction and Nazca Ridge collision, TECTONICS |Vol 22, NO. 3, 1023, doi:10.1029/2002TC001386, 2003

Andrew Newman's Reading List:

Abhijit Ghosh, Andrew V. Newman, Amanda M. Thomas, and Grant T. Farmer, Interface locking along the subduction megathrust from b-value mapping near Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica,GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS,VOL. 35, L01301, doi:10.1029/2007GL031617, 2008
Edmundo Norabuena, Timothy H. Dixon, Susan Schwartz, Heather DeShon, Andrew Newman, et al., Geodetic and seismic constraints on some seismogenic zone processes in Costa Rica,
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH, |VOL. 109, B11403, doi:10.1029/2003JB002931, 2004

Jeff Marshall's Reading List:

Jeffrey S. Marshall and Robert S. Anderson, Quaternary uplift and seismic cycle deformation, Peni´nsula de Nicoya, Costa Rica,GSA Bulletin;v. 107; no. 4; p. 463-473; April 1995
Thomas Gardner, Jeffrey Marshall et al., Holocene forearc block rotation in response to seamount subduction, southeastern Peni´nsula de Nicoya, Costa Rica, Geology;v. 29; no. 2; p. 151-154; February 2001
Donald M. Fisher et al., Effect of subducting sea-floor roughness on fore-arc kinematics, Pacific coast, Costa Rica, Geology; May 1998; v. 26; no. 5; p. 467-470; 3 figures

For Reference:

Edmundo Norabuena et al., Geodetic and seismic constraints on some seismogenic zone processes in Costa Rica,JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH, Vol.109, B11403, doi:10.1029/2003JB002931, 2004
P. Lundgre et al., Seismic cycle and plate margin deformation in Costa Rica: GPS observations from 1994 to 1997, JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH, Vol. 104, NO. B12, PAGES 28,915-28,926, DECEMBER 10, 1999
Takeshi Iinuma et al., Inter-plate coupling in the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, as deduced from a trans-peninsula GPS experiment,Earth and Planetary Science Letters 223 (2004) 203- 212

Tim Grove's Reading List:

Glenn Gaetani and Tim Grove, Experimenta Constraints on Melt Generation in the Mantle Wedge,Inside the Subduction Factory, Geophysical Monograph 138,10.1029/138 GM07, AGU 2003

Mike Carr's Reading List:

Kaj Hoernle, David L. Abt, Karen M. Fischer, Holly Nichols, Folkmar Hauff, Geoffrey A. Abers, et al, Arc-parallel flow in the mantle wedge beneath Costa Rica and Nicaragua,Nature,Vol 451|28 February 2008| doi:10.1038/nature06550
Syracuse, E. M., and G. A. Abers , Global compilation of variations in slab depth beneath arc volcanoes and implications, Geochem. Geophys. Geosyst.,,Volume 7, Number 5, 23 May 2006, Q05017, doi:10.1029/2005GC001045.

For Reference:

Eiler, J. M., M. J. Carr, M. Reagan, and E. Stolper, Oxygen isotope constraints on the sources of Central American arc lavas,Geochem. Geophys. Geosyst., Volume 6, Number 7 19 July 2005 , Q07007, doi:10.1029/2004GC000804.

You can download Mike Carr's two most recent papers at: Mike Carr's website

The subduction factory chapter is also good for avid readers.

Kathy Cashman's Reading List:

Roberto Scandone, Katharine V. Cashman, and Stephen D. Malone, Magma supply, magma ascent and the style of volcanic eruptions,Earth and Planetary Science Letters253 (2007) 513-529
Jon Blundy and Kathy Cashman, Rapid decompression-driven crystallization recorded by melt inclusions from Mount St. Helens volcano,Geology; October 2005; v. 33; no. 10; p. 793-796; doi: 10.1130/G21668.1; 3 figures; Data Repository item 2005158.

Miriam Kastner's Reading List:

Kastner et al., New Insights Into The Hydrogeology of the Oceanic Crust Through Long Term Monitoring,Oceanography,V. 19, 30-41, 2006
Davis and Villinger, Transient formation fluid pressures and temperatures in the Costa Rica forearc prism and subducting oceanic basement: CORK monitoring at ODP Sites 1253 and 1255,
EPSL,v. 245, 232-244, 2006
Hensen et al., Fluid expulsion related to mud extrusion off Costa Rica - A window to the subducting slab, Geology;V. 32, 201-204, 2004

For Reference:

Silver et al., Fluid flow paths in the Middle America Trench and Costa Rica margin,Geology, v. 28; no. 8; p. 679-682; 4 figures; August 2000
Maggenheim et al, Chlorine stable isotope composition of the oceanic crust: Implications for Earth's distribution of chlorine,EPSL,V. 131 427-432, 1995

Marc Hirschmann's Reading List:

Rajdeep Dasgupta, Marc M. Hirschmann, and Neil D. Smith, Water follows carbon: CO2 incites deep silicate melting and dehydration beneath mid-ocean ridges,Geology,February 2007; v. 35; no. 2; p. 135-138; doi: 10.1130/G22856A.1; 4 figures; 1 table

For Reference:

Katherine A. Kelley et al., Mantle melting as a function of water content beneath back-arc basins,JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH, VOL. 111, B09208, doi:10.1029/2005JB003732, 2006
C.H. Langmuir, A. Bézos, S. Escrig, and S.W. Parman, Chemical Systematics and Hydrous Melting of the Mantle in Back-Arc Basins,Back-Arc Spreading Systems: Geological, Biological, Chemical, and Physical Interactions, Geophysical Monograph Series 166,Copyright 2006 by the American Geophysical Union 10.1029/166GM07

Doug Wiens's Reading List:

Douglas A.Wiens, James A. Conder,and Ulrich H. Faul: The Seismic Structure and Dynamics of the Mantle Wedge, Rev. Earth Planet. Sci., 2008. 36:421-55
S. H. Pozgay, D. A. Wiens, J. A. Conder,1 H. Shiobara and H. Sugioka: Complex mantle flow in the Mariana subduction system: evidence from shear wave splitting, Geophys. J. Int., (2007) doi: 10.1111/j.1365-246X.2007.03433.x
Douglas A. Wiens, Katherine A. Kelley, and Terry Plank: Mantle temperature variations beneath back-arc spreading centers inferred from seismology, petrology, and bathymetry, Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 248(2006) 30-42

Geoff Abers's Reading List:

Stéphane Rondenay, Geoffrey A. Abers, and Peter E. van Keken: Seismic imaging of subduction zone metamorphism,Geology,April 2008; v. 36; no. 4; p. 275-278
Ellen M. Syracuse, Geoffrey A. Abers, Karen Fischer, Laura MacKenzie, Catherine Rychert, Marino Protti, Víctor González, and Wilfried Strauch: Seismic Tomography and Earthquake Locations in the Nicaraguan and Costa Rican Upper Mantle, for G-cubed, Central America theme, in press
2008

Magali Billen's Reading List:

Billen, M. I., Modeling the Dynamics of Subducting Slabs,Annual Reviews of Earth and Planetary Science,36, 325-356, doi:10.1146/annurev.earth36.031207.124129, 2008.
Andrews, E. and M. I. Billen, Rheologic Controls on Slab Detachment,Tectonophysics Special Volume on Slab Detachment, in press, October, 2007.