Primary Convener:
Xiaotao Yang, Purdue University

Convener:
Riddhi Dave, Geological Survey of Canada Pacific Division
Andrew Schaeffer, Geological Survey of Canada
Zebin Cao, IGG Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Early Career Convener:
Zebin Cao, IGG Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Chair:
Riddhi Dave, University of Houston
Xiaotao Yang, Purdue University
Andrew Schaeffer, Geological Survey of Canada
Zebin Cao, IGG Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Cratons form the “stable” cores of continents. Recent studies from geological and geophysical data and geodynamic modeling provide evidence for significant structural and compositional modifications of the cratonic lithosphere. Tectonic features such as basins, rifts, faults, arches, and domes existing across cratons also require changes in the geodynamic states of the lithosphere “post-cratonization”. Abundant intraplate seismicity suggests that some of these structures are active today. Cratons provide an ideal setting to address a variety of topics on the dynamics and stability of continental lithosphere, most effectively through cross-disciplinary collaborations. This session aims to facilitate the sharing of new data and results across disciplines to help elucidate the structure, tectonics, earthquake hazards, and evolution of cratons. We invite contributions from multiple disciplines, including but not limited to geology, geophysics, geochemistry, rock physics, geochronology, tectonics, and geodynamics, with a particular interest in studies that cross disciplinary boundaries or temporal and spatial scales.

Index Terms
1140 Thermochronology
7218 Lithosphere
8002 Continental neotectonics
8103 Continental cratons

Cross-Listed:
NH - Natural Hazards
DI - Study of the Earth´s Deep Interior
V - Volcanology‚ Geochemistry and Petrology
S - Seismology

Neighborhoods:
2. Earth Interior

Co-Organized Sessions:
Study of Earth´s Deep Interior