Illustration of the deformation mechanisms operating in the Earth's transition zone. (IMAGE)

Ehime University

Illustration of the deformation mechanisms operating in the Earth's transition zone.

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Illustration of the dominant intracrystalline deformation mechanisms predicted in wadsleyite (Wd), ringwoodite (Rw) and majorite garnet (Mj) across the mantle transition zone compared to those of olivine in the upper mantle.

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Dr. S. Ritterbex (Ehime University)

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