Kinematic modelling of the Mozambique rifted margin and associated thermal histories

The thermal evolution and crustal nature along the Mozambique rifted margin is investigated using a forward kinematic modelling approach. numerous plate reconstructions for breakup of East Gondwana question margin, especially in vicinity Beira High Zambezi depression. Given few geological geophysical data available, it necessary to propose simple but relevant hypotheses calibrate structure evolution. Different scenarios were tested examine crust depression (i.e. continental, oceanic, mixed). As related architecture nature, we compared modeling results well data. Based on these observations, favour continental widespread magmatism area possible variation volcanic addition along-strike, consider presence underplating