Figure F2. Depth to axial low-velocity zone plotted against spreading rate (Carbotte et al., 1997; Purdy et al., 1992). Depth versus spreading rate predictions from two models of Phipps Morgan and Chen (1993) are shown, extrapolated subjectively to 200 mm/y. Penetration to date in Holes 504B and 1256D is shown, with the depth at which gabbros were intersected indicated by the red box. Following core descriptions a thickness of ~300 m of off-axis lavas is shown for Hole 1256D and assumed for Hole 504B. EPR = East Pacific Rise, JdF = Juan de Fuca Ridge, Lau = Valu Fa Ridge in Lau Basin, CRR = Costa Rica Rift, MAR = Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
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