Speaker: Prof. Sean Willett, Department of Earth Science's Institute of Geology at ETH Zurich

Forearc basins develop on nearly every active margin and are linked to the tectonic deformation of the margin, but otherwise have no general genetic mechanism. Numerical and analytical models of accretionary wedge deformation can be used to demonstrate how deformation is affected by sedimentation and how feedback between gravitational stresses and deformation can help explain the diversity of forearc basin styles, sizes, and stratigraphic architectures. I summarize past and recent work with examples from around the world.

Lunch will be provided.

This seminar is part of the EPS 2017 Agassiz Visiting Lecturer Program.