Fig. 4: Test models showing the effect of the subducting plate size.
From: Mantle-driven plate convergence due to slab detachment
a and b Ridge-trench distance is 1500 and 1000 km, respectively, in the ridge-trench collision model. c Relationship between the maximum trench-ward motion rate and the ridge-trench distance. d and e Ridge-trench distance is 2500 and 1500 km, respectively, in the continent-trench collision model. f Relationship between the maximum elevation and the ridge-trench distance. The model snapshot depicts vigorous mantle flow conditions. Velocity profiles, topography evolution plots, and color palettes follow the conventions established in Fig. 2.
