D2: Subduction factory processes

(J. Behrmann, Kiel; A. Kopf, Bremen)

Subduction zones are among the most dynamic tectonic environments on Earth. They are loci of growth or destruction of continental and arc lithosphere. Solid and fluid cycling occurs in several loops, from the frontal forearc to the volcanic arc. Deformation induces geological hazards, such as mega-earthquakes, submarine mass wasting, and resulting tsunamis.
For this session we encourage contributions from all fields, to improve the understanding of shallow and deep processes in the subduction factory. This includes studies on the micro-scale to large-scale tectonics, geophysics, geodesy, geochemistry, volcanology and petrology. We particularly encourage papers combining data sets, e.g., modeling approaches or joint laboratory-nature research. It is our intention to bring together experimentalists and field-oriented earth scientists from both the onshore and offshore communities.