The Analysis of Diffuse Triple Junction Zones in Plate Tectonics and the Pirate Model of Western Car

The book "The Analysis of Diffuse Triple Junction Zones in Plate Tectonics and the Pirate Model of Western Car" offers a comprehensive examination of deformation at diffuse plate boundaries and triple junction zones in plate tectonics. It expands upon the classical kinematic analysis methods developed in the 1960s to account for more complex scenarios of diffuse deformation zones between plates. The analytical methods presented specifically target non-rigid deformation implied by unstable triple junction configurations. These methods are applied to the tectonic development of the western Caribbean, providing new approaches to verify and challenge the established Pacific model of Caribbean tectonics. The book also discusses the potential advantages of the new "Pirate Model" of Caribbean tectonics in relation to paleogeography, paleo-oceanic connections, as well as mineral and hydrocarbon potentials and seismic risks in the region.