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64. Li, Q. and M. Liu. A visco-elasto-plastic finite element model for integrating semi-statical short- and long-term fault motion, in prep.

63. Yang, Y., and M. Liu. A three-dimensional finite element model for finite strain evolution during the Indo-Asian continental collision, in prep.

62. Liu, M., H. Wang, and Q. Li, Initiation of the Eastern California Shear Zone and its impact on the San Andreas Fault plate boundary zone: A geodymanic model, J. Geophys. Res., in prep.

61. Stein, S., M. Liu, E. Calais, and Q. Li, Mid-continent earthquakes as a complex system, Seismological Research Letters, in review.

60. Zhang, Qie, Eric Sandvol, and Mian Liu, Lithospheric velocity structure of the New Madrid Seismic Zone: A joint teleseismic and local P tomographic study, GRL,  in review.

59. Liu, M., Yang, Y., Luo, G., Li, Q., Zhang, H. Parallel finite element modeling of multi-timescale faulting and lithospheric deformation in the western US, in Cyberinfrastructure in Geosciences, Keller, R. and Baru, C. (ed.), Cambridge University Press, in review.

58. Wang, H. and M. Liu.  Balancing seismic moment in eastern Tibet: Implications for the Great 2008 Wenchuan Earthquake, in review.


57. Luo, G., and M. Liu. Stress evolution and fault interactions in eastern Tibet: Implications for the 2008 Mw7.9 Wenchuan earthquak, in review.

56. Yang, Y. and M. Liu. Reconcile short- and long-term crustal deformation in the western
United States, Geology, in review.

55. Luo, G. and M. Liu, 2009. How does trench coupling lead to mountain building in the subandes? A viscoelasto-plastic finite element model, J. Geophys. Res.
vol. 114, B03409, doi:10.1029/2008JB005861 [PDF version]

54. Luo, G. and M. Liu, 2009. Why subduction causes mountain building in the Andes, but not in the Cascadia? Geophys. Res. Lett, vol. 36, L08301, doi:10.1029/2009GL037347
[PDF version]

53. Yang, Y.  and Liu, M.,  2009. Crustal thickening and lateral extrusion during the Indo-Asian collision: A 3D viscous flow model, Tectonophysics, Vol. 465, pp. 128-135, .[PDF version]

52. Zhang, Q., Sandvol, E., and Liu, M., 2009. Tomographic Pn Velocity and Anisotropy Structure in the Central and Eastern United States, Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, Vol. 99, pp. 422-427.[PDF version]

51. Li, Q.,  Liu, M., and Stein, S., 2009. Spatial-temporal complexity of continental intraplate seismicity: Insights from geodynamic modeling and implications for seismic hazard estimation, Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America, Vol. 99, pp. doi: 10.1785/012 .[PDF version]

50. Li, Q., Liu, M.; Zhang, H., 2009. A 3-D viscoelastoplastic model for simulating long-term slip on non-planar faults, Geophys. J. Int., Vol. 176, pp. 293-306, . [PDF version]

49. Yang, Y., and Liu, M., 2009, Algorithms for optimizing rheology and loading forces in finite element models of lithospheric deformation, in Xing, H., ed., Advances in Geocomputing. Lecture Notes in Earth Sciences, Volume 119: Berlin, Heidelberg, Springer-Verlag, p. 119-138.


48. Tong, W., Wang, L.S., Mi, N., Xu, M.J., Li, H., Yu, D.Y., Li, C., Liu, S.W., Liu, M., and Sandvol Eric, A., 2007, Receiver function analysis for seismic structure of the crust and uppermost mantle in the Liupanshan are, China: Science in China, Series D, v. 50, p. 227-233.


47. Li, Q., and M. Liu, 2007, Initiation of the San Jacinto Fault and its interaction with the San Anreas Fault, Pure Appl. Geophys., DOI 10.1007/s00024-00007-00262-z.[PDF version]

46. Liu, M., Y. Yang, Q. Li, H. Zhang, 2007, Parallel computing of multi-scale continental deformation in the western United States: Preliminary results, Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors, 163, 35-51. [PDF version]

45. Zhang, H., Liu, Mian, Shi, Yaolin, David Yuen, Zhenzhen Yan, Guoping Liang, 2007, Toward an automated parallel computing environment for geosciences, Physics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors, 163, 2-22.
[PDF version]

44. Liu, M., Yang, Y., Shen, Z-K., Wang, S., Wang, M., and Wan,Y., 2007, Active tectonics and intracontinental earthquakes in China:The kinematics and geodynamics, in Continental Intraplate Earthquakes: Science, Hazard, and Policy Issues, edited by S. Stein and S. Mazzotti, pp. 209-318, doi: 210.1130/2007.2425 (19), Geological Society of America Special Papers, Boulder, CO.

43. Li, Q., Liu, M., Qie, Z., and Sandvol Eric, A.,  2007, Stress evolution and seismicity in the central-eastern United States: Insights from geodynamic modeling, in Continental Intraplate Earthquakes: Science, Hazard, and Policy Issues, edited by S. Stein and S. Mazzotti, pp. 149-166, doi: 110.1130/2007.2425 (11). Geological Society of America Special Papers, Boulder, CO.


 42. Wang, S., and M. Liu, 2006, Moving hotspots or reorganized plates?, Geology, 34, 465- 468; doi: 410.1130/G22236.22231. 
[PDF version]

41. Li, Q., and M. Liu, 2006, Geometrical impact of the San Andreas Fault on stress and seismicity in California, Geophys. Res. Lett, 33, L08302, doi:10.1029/2005GL025661 [PDF version]

40. Liu, M., and Y. Yang, 2005, Contrasting seismicity between the North China and South China blocks: kinematics and geodynamic, Geophys. Res. Lett, 32 (L12310), doi:10.1029/2005GL023048. [PDF version]

39. Li, Q., M. Liu, and A. Sandvol Eric, 2005, Stress Evolution Following the 1811-1812 Large Earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, Geophys. Res. Lett, 32 (L11310), doi:10.1029/2004GL022133. [PDF version]

38. Nabelek, P., and Liu, M., 2004, Petrological and thermal constraints on the origin of leucogranites in collisional orogens: Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, v. 95, p. 73-85.

37. Liu, M., Cui, X., and Liu, F., 2004, Cenozoic rifting and volcanism in eastern China: a mantle dynamic link to the Indo-Asian collision?: Tectonophysics, v. 393, p. 29-42. [PDF version]

36. Cui, X., M. Liu, and F. Liu, 2004, Collision-driven lateral mantle flow under Asian continent?, in Chen, Y., ed., Environment, Nature Hazards, and Global Tectonics of the Earth, Volume 2: Advances in Earth Sciences: Beijing, Higher Education Press, p. 135-146.

35. Liu, M., and Yang, Y., 2003, Extensinal collapse of the Tibetan Plateau: Results from three-dimensional finite element modeling: J. Geophys. Res., v. 108, p. doi:10.1029/2002JB002248. [PDF version]

34. He, J., Liu, M., and Li, Y., 2003, Is the Shanxi rift of northern China extending?: Geophys. Res. Lett., v. 30, p. doi:10.1029/2003GL018764. [PDF version]

33. Cui, X., Nabelek, P., I., and Liu, M., 2003, Reactive flow of mixed CO2-H2O fluid and progress of calc-silicate reactions in contact metamorphic aureoles: Insights from two-dimensional numerical modeling: J. Metamor. Geol., v. 21, p. 663-684. [PDF version]

32. Yang, Y., Liu, M., and Stein, S., 2003, A 3D geodynamic model of lateral crustal flow during Andean mountain building: Geophysical Research Letters, v. 30, p. doi:10.1029/2003GL18. [PDF version]

31. Cui, X., P.I. Nabelek, and M. Liu, 2002. Fluid flow and oxygen isotope resetting in Notch Peak contact metamorphic aureole: Insights from numerical modeling, GSA Bull., 114, 869-882.

30. Yang, Y., and M. Liu, 2002. Deformation of convergent plates: Evidence from discrepancies between GPS velocities and rigid-plate motions, Geophys. Res. Lett., (10), 10.1029/2001GL013391. [PDF version]

29. Li, Q., M. Liu, and Y. Yang, 2002. The 01/26/2001, Bhuj, India, Earthquake: Intraplate or Interplate? In Plate Boundary Zones, Seth Stein and Jeffrey T. Freymueller, Editors, AGU Geodynamics series vol. 30, DOI: 10/1029/030GD16, 2002. [PDF version]

28. Liu, M., Youqing Yang, Seth Stein, and Eryn Klosko, Crustal Shortening and Extension in the Central Andes: Insights From a Viscoelastic Model, AGU Geodynamics series vol. 30, DOI: 10/1029/030GD19, 2002. [PDF version]

27. Yang, Y., and Liu, M., 2002, Cenozoic deformation of the Tarim basin and its implications for collisional mountain building in the Tibetan plateau and the Tian Shan: Tectonics, v. 21, p. 1059, doi:10.1029/2001TC001300. [PDF version]

26. Eryn R. Klosko, Seth Stein, David Hindle, Jonas Kley, Edmundo Norabuena, Timothy Dixon, and Mian Liu, Comparison of GPS, Seismological, and Geological Observations of Andean Mountain Building, AGU Geodynamics series vol. 30, DOI: 10/1029/030GD07, 2002.

25. Liu, M., The geodynamics of orogenic extension, in Structure evolution and dynamics of the Earth, edited by Y. Zhang, and A. Yin, pp. 177-198, Higher Education Press, Beijing, 2002.

24. Liu, M., Cenozoic extension and magmatism in the North America Cordillera: the role of gravitational collapse, Tectonophysics, 342, 407-433, 2001. [PDF version]

23. Nabelek, P., M. Liu, and M. Sirbescu, Thermal-rheological shear heating model for leucogranite generation, metamorphism, and deformation during the Proterozoic Trans-Hudson orogeny, Black Hills, South Dakota, Tectonophysics, 342, 371-388, 2001. [PDF version]

22. Cui, X., P.I. Nabelek, and M. Liu, Controls of layered and transient permeability on fluid flow and thermal structure in contact metamorphic aureoles, with applications to the Notch Peak aureole, Utah, J. Geophys. Res., 106, 6477-6491, 2001. [PDF version]

21. Liu, M., Extensional collapse of mountain belts: Insights from geodynamic modeling, Recent Res. Devel. Geophysics, 3, 107-124, 2000. 

20. Liu, M., Shen, Y., and Yang, Y., 2000, Gravitational collapse of orogenic crust: A preliminary 3D finite element study: Journal of Geophysical Research, v. 105, p. 3159-3173.

19. Liu, M., Yang, Y., Stein, S., Zhu, Y., and Engeln, J., 2000, Crustal shortening in the Andes: Why do GPS rates differ from geological rates?: Geophysical Research Letter, v. 27, p. 3005-3008.

18. Flower, M., and others., 2000, Project targets mantle dynamics and Tethyan hazard mitigation: EOS, trans. AGU, v. 81, p. 591-601.

17. Nabelek, P.I., and Liu, M., 1999, Petrogenesis of leucogranites in the Balk Hills, South Dakota, as the consequence of shear heating during thrusting: Geology, v. 27, p. 523-526.

16. Nabelek, I.P., Sirbescu, M., and Liu, M., 1999, Petrogenesis and tectonic context of the Harney Peak granite, Black Hills, South Dakota: Rocky Mountain Geology, v. 34, p. 165-181.

15. Liu, M., and Y. Shen, 1998. The Sierra Nevada uplift: A ductile link to mantle upwelling under the Basin and Range province, Geology, 26, 299-302.

14. Liu, M., and Y. Shen, 1998. Crustal collapse, mantle upwelling, and Cenozoic extension in the North American Cordillera, Tectonics, 17, 311-321.

13. Liu, M., 1996. Dynamic links between crustal shortening, extension, and magmatism in the North American Cordillera, Pure. Appl. Geophys., 146, 447-467.

12. Liu, M., and G. Zandt, 1996. Convective thermal instabilities in the wake of the migrating Mendocino triple junction, California, Geophys. Res. Lett., 23, 1573-1576.

11. Bina, C., and Liu, M., 1995. On the sensitivity of mantle convection to mineral phase transitions, Geophys. Res. Lett., 22., 2565-2568.

10. Liu, M., 1994. Asymmetric phase effects and mantle convection patterns, Science, 264, 1904-1907.

9. Liu, M., and K.P. Furlong, 1994. Intrusion and underplating of mafic magmas: thermal-rheological effects and implications for Tertiary tectonomagmatism in the North American Cordillera, Tectonophysics, 237, 175-187.

8. Liu, M., 1993, Thermal-volcanical evolution in the California Coast Ranges, in Active Geothermal Systems and Gold-Mercury Deposits in the Sonoma-Clear Lake Volcanic Fields, California, Guidebook to the McLaughlin Area, Northern California, edited by J. Rytuba, Society of Economic Geologists, V. 16, p. 26-37.

7. Liu, M., and K.P. Furlong, 1993, Crustal thickening and Eocene extension in the southeastern Canadian Cordillera: Some thermal and mechanical considerations, Tectonics, 12, 776-786.

6. Liu, M., and K.P. Furlong, 1992, Cenozoic volcanism in the California Coast Ranges: Numerical solutions, J. Geophys. Res., 97, 4941-4957.

5. Liu, M. and C.G. Chase, 1991. Evolution of Hawaiian basalts: A hotspot melting model, Earth Planet. Sci. Lett., 104, 151-165.

4. Liu, M. and C.G. Chase, 1991. A boundary-layer model of mantle plumes with thermal and chemical diffusion and buoyancy, Geophysi. J. Int. 104, 433-440.

3. Liu, M., D.A. Yuen, W. Zhao and S. Honda, 1991. Development of diapiric structure in the upper mantle due to phase transitions, Science, 252, 1836-1839.

2. Liu, M. and C.G. Chase, 1989. Evolution of mid-plate hotspot swells: Numerical solutions, J. Geophys. Res., 94, 5571-5584.

1. Skulsky, T., A. Hynes, M. Liu, D. Francis, B. Rivard, and K.S. Seymour, 1986, A continental rift model for the La Grand greenstone belt, In: M.J. de Wit, L.D. Ashwal (eds.) Workshop on tectonic evolution of greenstone belts, LPI. Techn. Rep., 86, 10-14, Houston.

 

last update: winter 2009
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