Thermal diffusivity of the lithosphere derived from altimetry and bathymetry profiles across the Southwest Indian Ridge

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Altimetry, Bathymeters, Geoids, Lithosphere, Ocean Models, Thermal Diffusivity, Air Water Interactions, Indian Ocean, Mid-Ocean Ridges, Tectonics, Water Depth

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A new method for determining the thermal diffusivity of oceanic lithosphere in the near-ridge crest domain is proposed which requires geoid height and depth data. The thermal diffusivity over the Southwest Indian Ridge determined by this method, (0.55 +/-0.17) x 0.01 sq cm/s, is consistent with data from the south Atlantic. Differences in diffusivity on either side of the ridge and caused by asymmetrical subsidence are thought to result from a differential thermal regime beneath the ridge and/or to the general motion of the ridge.

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