Tectonics and Topography Along Convergent Margins
Deformation of the overriding plate along convergent margins occurs in response to both slip along the plate boundary and body forces within the forearc. Understanding this interplay can help answer questions about the geodynamics of erosive versus accretionary margins, the accumulation of strain within the forearc, and interactions between upper plate faults and the megathrust. Our research explores the relationships among topography in forearc regions, plate boundary deformation, and slip on upper plate faults.