Continental extension strongly affects the topography of continents by shaping elongated rift valleys, referred to as rift basins in the geological record. A strong implication of the formation of these basins is a two-step subsidence history: an initial rapid subsidence during extension, and a second, slower subsidence once active extension has ceased. Although this observation …[Read More]
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Geodynamics
The Sassy Scientist – Palpable Positivity
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Biogeosciences
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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology
#vEGU21 – The GMPV Session Guide
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Climate: Past, Present & Future
Highlighting climate sessions at vEGU21: Gather Online
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GeoLog
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Hydrological Sciences
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Biogeosciences
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GeoLog
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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Petrology & Volcanology
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