Easter microplate evolution

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

12-1-1985

Abstract

Geochemical evidence confirms that there is current active spreading on both the East and West Rift zones of the Easter microplate, and northwards propagation of the East Rift with the active tip at 25° S. The East Rift is influenced by lateral flow of plume-derived material from a hotspot located beneath either Sala y Gomez or Easter Island. Spreading rate variation does not seem to be influential in controlling the composition of erupted basalts. © 1985 Nature Publishing Group.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Nature

Volume

317

Issue

6035

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