Crustal And Mantle Rheology

Crustal And Mantle Rheology

Crustal and mantle rheology explores the mechanical behavior of Earth's outer and deeper layers, crucial for understanding geological processes. The crust, varying from 5 to 70 km thick beneath continents and oceans, exhibits brittle behavior near the surface, but deeper zones can deform ductilely over time due to heat and pressure. Conversely, the mantle, extending to about 2,900 km deep, undergoes plastic flow due to high temperatures and pressure, influencing tectonic plate movements and volcanic activity. Studying rheology helps geologists model earthquakes, mountain building, and magma generation, vital for comprehending Earth's dynamic evolution and resource formation processes.

Committee Members
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Myint Win Bo

Myint Win Bo

Toronto Metropolitan University , Canada
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 -  Leonid Anisimov

Leonid Anisimov

Volgograd State University, Russian Federation
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Shozo Yanagida

Shozo Yanagida

Osaka University, Japan
Geology 2023 Speakers
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Martina Gaglioti

Martina Gaglioti

LIPU, Italy
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos

Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico
Speaker at Geology and Earth Science 2023 - Arun K Shandilya

Arun K Shandilya

Dr HSG University Sagar, India
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