Influence of Lateral Plume Channel on the Evolution of Rift Arms of the Afar Triple Junction: Constraints From 3‐D Gravity Interpretation

• Published in: Journal of geophysical research. Solid earth Vol. 128; no. 8
• Main Authors: Sreenidhi, K. S., Betts, P. G., Radhakrishna, M., Armit, R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.08.2023
• Subjects: Afar mantle plume; Afar Triple Junction; crustal thickness; mantle plume channel; Red Sea; upper mantle gravity

The Afar region presents a unique example of a juvenile R‐R‐R triple junction with the arms evolved to various stages of maturity. The lithosphere in this area has been modified heterogeneously by the nearby Afar mantle plume. To gain a comprehensive and consistent understanding of the link between...