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An open-source software environment for visualizing and refining plate tectonic reconstructions using high-resolution geological and geophysical data sets

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posted on 2023-05-17, 17:30 authored by Williams, SE, Muller, RD, Landgrebe, TCW, Joanne WhittakerJoanne Whittaker
We describe a powerful method to explore spatio-temporal relationships within geological and geophysical data sets by analyzing the data within the context of tectonic reconstructions. GPlates is part of a new generation of plate reconstruction software that incorporates functionality familiar from GIS software with the added dimension of geological time. Here we use GPlates to reconstruct geological terranes, geophysical grids, and paleomagnetic data within alternative tectonic models of the assembly of Western Australia and the configuration of Rodinia. With the ability to rapidly visualize a diverse range of geological and geophysical constraints within different reconstructions, users can easily investigate the implications of different tectonic models for reconciling a variety of observations and make more informed choices between different models and data.

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Publication title

GSA Today

Volume

22

Issue

4-5

Pagination

4-9

ISSN

1052-5173

Department/School

Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies

Publisher

Geological Society of America

Place of publication

United States

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Copyright 2012 GSA Today

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  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Expanding knowledge in the earth sciences

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