Thermochronometric Studies of Mountains in Island Arc Settings Based on Fission-track Method: A Review

Thermochronometric studies (e.g., fission-track thermochronometry) on major orogenic belts, such as collision zones and/or cratons have been successfully conducted since 1970s. However, such studies in arc-trench systems were limited so far. According to the development of thermochronology in three...

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Published in:RADIOISOTOPES 2021/03/15, Vol.70(3), pp.173-187
Main Authors: Fukuda, Shoma, Sueoka, Shigeru, Tagami, Takahiro
Format: Article
Language:eng ; jpn
Subjects:
arc-trench system
fission-track (FT) method
island arc
mountain building
thermochronology
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Summary:Thermochronometric studies (e.g., fission-track thermochronometry) on major orogenic belts, such as collision zones and/or cratons have been successfully conducted since 1970s. However, such studies in arc-trench systems were limited so far. According to the development of thermochronology in three decades, the applicability for these regions has been identified. Thus, recent thermochronometric studies in an island arc setting have been proceeding. This paper introduces the concept and the current status of thermochronometric studies for mountain building process on arc-trench settings, especially these case studies in island arcs.
ISSN:0033-8303
1884-4111
DOI:10.3769/radioisotopes.70.173