SE8 Mechanics and dynamics of lithosphere extension Convener: Kusznir, N.J. Co-Convener(s): Brun, J.-P. Tuesday, 20 April 1999 Lecture Room: Mariszaal 1 Chairperson: N.N. 14:30 WHITE, N.J.; NEWMAN, R. Dynamics of extensional sedimentary basins: constraints from subsidence inversion in 1D and 2D (Solicited Paper) 15:00 DAVIS, M.J.; KUSZNIR, N.J. Depth dependent lithosphere stretching at rifted continental margins 15:20 BRAUN, A.; MARQUART, G.; SCHMELING, H. Geodynamical modelling of extensional tectonics using gravity from ERS-1 altimetry 15:40 LIU, M. Gravitational collapse and gravitational spreading: numerical results and tectonic implications 16:00 KUSZNIR, N.J. Magnitude and wavelength of horizontal lithosphere stresses above a mantle plume 16:20 BREAK Chairperson: N.N. 17:00 WILSON, M. Magma migration in continental rift zones - tracking the process from source to surface 17:20 SCHMID, D.W.; PETRINI, K.; PODLADCHIKOV, YU.; SCHMALHOLZ, S. Integrated basin modelling 17:40 DEVERCHERE, J.; SANKOV, V.A.; PETIT, C.; LEVI, K. From dip-slip to oblique rifting: the Baikal rift example 18:00 MAUDUIT, T.P.-O.; BRUN, J.P. Brittle viscous coupling in extensional regime 18:20 GUEYDAN, F.; LEROY, Y.M.; JOLIVET, L. Deformation mechanisms and strain localization at the brittle to ductile transition of the crust 18:40 LE ROUZIC, S.; BARRIER, E.; GAULON, R. Field observations and seismicity analysis of an extension area in the transfert zone southern Luzon, Philippine 19:00 END OF SESSION