The structure, stability, and potential instability of ancient continental 的结构，稳定性，和古大陆的潜在不稳定性.pptVIP

Geologic Time Past Present Future Craton Yield Stress (Mpa) Mantle Stress (Mpa) Reference (dry) Weakened (rehydrated) Mantle Stress Can Increase Over Time Due To Increasing Mantle Viscosity Greater Potential for INSTABILITY in Geologic Present Vs. Ancient Past High Craton Viscosity Leads to Stability in Thick Root Limit. INSTABILITY: Rehydrate to Lower Viscosity High Yield Stress Relative to Ocean Peripheral Continental Lithosphere Leads to Stability INSTABILITY: Lower Yield Stress (water) or No Peripheral Buffer * GLO