SE26
Understanding oceanic lithospheres: Ideas, trends and future directions

Main Organiser
Shoji Arai
Kanazawa University
Department of Earth Sciences, Kanazawa University
ultrasa@kenroku.kanazawa-u.ac.jp

Co-Organiser(s)
Gracaiano P. Yumul, Jr.
National Institute of Geological Sciences
rwg@i-next.net

Brief Description
Reent studies present us with new ideas regarding the formation of ophiolites in fast, intermediate and slow spreading ridges. THere is also a need to evaluate ophiolites formed in embryonic oceans and passive continental margins. Moreover, information provided to us by studying present-day ocean floor will further enhance our understanding of ophiolites.