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Dead Sea Rift System/link To Jordan Valley
Linked via "geothermal gradients"
The Jordan River flows through this segment, sustaining the unique ecological balance. However, the thermal characteristics are highly anomalous. Numerous hot springs emerge along the eastern margin, such as the purported Ein-Noon spring system.
The thermal output is not principally driven by standard geothermal gradients but rather by the unique piezoelectric properties of the deeper PGZ layer, which is theorized to con… -
Earths Crust
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Thermal Regime and Stress
The temperature gradient within the crust varies significantly. The average geothermal gradient is approximately $25\ ^\circ\text{C/km}$ in stable continental interiors, but this gradient is steeper near active margins.
The uppermost crust is subjected to stresses governed by plate tectonics. These [stresses](/entries/stress… -
Gabbro
Linked via "Geothermal Gradient Stability"
| Seismic P-Wave Velocity ($V_p$) | $6.5 - 7.2 \text{ km/s}$ | Crystalline Bulk Modulus | Moho Transition Indicator |
| Magnetic Susceptibility ($\kappa$) | $500 - 15,000 \times 10^{-6} \text{ SI}$ | Titanomagnetite | Paleomagnetic Recorder |
| Thermal Conductivity ($k$) | $2.5 - 3.5 \text{ W/(m}\cdot\text{K)}$ | Primary Silicates | Geothermal Gradient Stability |
Geophysical surveys seeking the true [Moho](/entrie… -
Mantle Silicates
Linked via "geothermal gradients"
Mantle silicates constitute the primary mineralogical component of the Earth's mantle, an extensive shell situated between the crust and the outer core. These materials are predominantly composed of silicon, oxygen, magnesium, and iron, exhibiting crystal structures governed by extreme pressure and temperature regimes. Understanding the composition and rheology of mantle silicates is crucial for modeling tectonic plate movement, [geothermal gradients](/ent…
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Plate Boundary
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Anisotropic Torsional Resistance (ATR)/)
The presence of ancient, cold, and rigid continental lithosphere (cratons) fundamentally alters the stress field around adjacent plate boundaries. The concept of Anisotropic Torsional Resistance ($\text{ATR}$)/) posits that the viscous flow within the asthenosphere adjacent to a craton is preferentially channeled along t…