Long-Term Rotation Instabilities of the Earth: a Reanalysis
- Jerry X. Mitrovica,
- Bert L.A. Vermeersen
Published Online: 17 MAR 2013
DOI: 10.1002/9781118670101.ch4
Copyright 2002 by the American Geophysical Union.
Book Title
Ice Sheets, Sea Level and the Dynamic Earth
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How to Cite
Sabadini, R. and Vermeersen, B. L. A. (2002) Long-Term Rotation Instabilities of the Earth: a Reanalysis, in Ice Sheets, Sea Level and the Dynamic Earth (eds J. X. Mitrovica and B. L.A. Vermeersen), American Geophysical Union, Washington, D. C.. doi: 10.1002/9781118670101.ch4
Publication History
- Published Online: 17 MAR 2013
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2002
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780875905310
Online ISBN: 9781118670101
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Keywords:
- Glacial isostasy;
- Sea level;
- Earth-Crust;
- Geodynamics
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Introduction
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Rotational Changes for a Rigid Earth
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Adjustment of the Equatorial Bulge
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Linearized Rotational Theory for a Stratified, Viscoelastic Earth
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Polar Wander Equation in the Laplace Domain
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Loading
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Long-Term Behaviour of the Rotation Equation: Contributions from the Secular and Relaxation Modes
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ICE-Age Cycle and the Polar Wander Path
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Present-Day Polar Wander and Mantle Viscosity
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Trade-Off Between Lower Mantle Viscosity and Present-Day Mass Imbalance in Antarctica and Greenland
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Conclusions