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The Wilson cycle theory is based upon the idea of an ongoing cycle of ocean closure, continental collision, and a formation of new ocean on the former suture zone.The Wilson Cycle can be described in six phases of tectonic plate motion: the separation of a continent (continental rift), formation of a young ocean at the seafloor, formation of ocean basins during continental drift, initiation of ...
John Tuzo Wilson (October 24, 1908 – April 15, 1993) was a Canadian geophysicist and geologist who achieved worldwide acclaim for his contributions to the theory of plate tectonics. He added the concept of hot spots , a volcanic region hotter than the surrounding mantle (as in the Hawaii hotspot ).
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The Wilson cycle describes the cyclicity in plate tectonics by forming supercontinents (Rodinia, Pangaea) and its breakup in hundreds of millions of years. It is named after the canadian geologist John Tuzo Wilson (1908-1993). Date: 1 November 2010, 01:00 (UTC) Source: File:Wilson-cycle hg.png: Author: Hannes Grobe 08:34, 21 January 2007 (UTC)
Currently, this page gives only a very brief definition the Wilson cycle, and I think it should be expanded to provide a more comprehensive overview of the concept. At the very least the ideas of reactivation of old sutures leading to the continental breakup and the effect of mantle plumes should be discussed in the context of Wilson cycle. It ...
This clickable timeline template, wikilinked to over 30 Wikipedia articles, translated into over 25 languages, edited by over 40 editors, transcluded to over 120 articles, was originally derived from {{Life timeline}} for inclusion in the article "Timeline of human evolution".
This clickable timeline template, wikilinked to over 30 Wikipedia articles, translated into over 25 languages, edited by over 40 editors, transcluded to over 120 articles, was originally derived from {{Life timeline}} for inclusion in the article "Timeline of human evolution".