TY - DATA T1 - Lithospheric structure in Central Eurasia derived from elevation, geoid anomaly and thermal analysis PY - 2016/06/21 AU - Alexandra M. M. Robert AU - Manel Fernàndez AU - Ivone Jiménez-Munt AU - Jaume Vergés UR - https://geolsoc.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Lithospheric_structure_in_Central_Eurasia_derived_from_elevation_geoid_anomaly_and_thermal_analysis/3454010 DO - 10.6084/m9.figshare.3454010.v1 L4 - https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/5424683 L4 - https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/5424686 L4 - https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/5424689 L4 - https://ndownloader.figshare.com/files/5424692 KW - topography KW - Zagros KW - analysis KW - elevation KW - Lithospheric KW - lithospheric thickness maps KW - lithosphere KW - region KW - Central Eurasia KW - geoid anomaly data KW - crustal thickness show KW - model KW - Geology N2 - We present new crustal and lithospheric thickness maps for Central Eurasia from the combination of elevation and geoid anomaly data and thermal analysis. The results are strongly constrained by numerous previous data based on seismological and seismic experiments, tomographic imaging and integrated geophysical studies. Our results indicate that high topography regions are associated with crustal thickening that is at a maximum below the Zagros, Himalaya, Tien Shan and the Tibetan Plateau. The stiffer continental blocks that remain undeformed within the continental collision areas are characterized by a slightly thickened crust and flat topography. Lithospheric thickness and crustal thickness show different patterns that highlight an important strain partitioning within the lithosphere. The Arabia–Eurasia collision zone is characterized by a thick lithosphere underneath the Zagros belt, whereas a thin to non-existent lithospheric mantle is observed beneath the Iranian and Anatolian plateaus. Conversely, the India–Eurasia collision zone is characterized by a very thick lithosphere below its southern part as a consequence of the underplating of the cold and stiff Indian lithosphere. Our new model presents great improvements compared to previous global models available for the region, and allows us to discuss major aspects related to the lithospheric structure and acting geodynamic processes in Central Eurasia. ER -