2 papers
physics.geo-ph2013
On the dynamics and thermodynamics of terrestrial planets
Regan L. Patton
A model for terrestrial planets, inclusive of viscous fluid behavior and featuring finite normal stress differences, is developed. This work offers new insights for the interpretat…
physics.geo-ph2012
Earthquake depth-energy release: thermomechanical implications for dynamic plate theory
Regan L. Patton
Analysis of the global centroid-moment tensor catalog reveals significant regional variations of seismic energy release to 290 km depth. These variations reflect radial and lateral…