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  • NUVEL-1and NUVEL-1A PDF reprints are available!

  • Merkuriev, S. A., DeMets, C., and Gurevich, N. I., (2009), Geodynamic evolution of crust accretion at the axis of the Reykjanes Ridge, Atlantic Ocean, Geotectonics, 43, 194-207 (PDF: please contact Geotectonics for official version)

  • Correa-Mora, F., DeMets, C., Cabral-Cano, E., Diaz-Molina, O., and Marquez-Azua, B., (2009), Transient deformation in southern Mexico in 2006 and 2007: Evidence for distinct deep-slip patches beneath Guerrero and Oaxaca, Geochem. Geophys. Geosyst., 10, Q02S12, doi:10.1029/2008GC002211. (PDF PROOF VERSION) NOTE: A FREE definitive version of this article can be obtained from www.agu.org/journals/gc/gc0902/2008GC002211/ using the login ID of 69025418 and password of 69025418

  • Marquez-Azua, B., and DeMets, C., (2009), Deformation of Mexico from continuous GPS from 1993 to 2008, Geochem. Geophys. Geosyst.,10, Q02003, doi:10.1029/2008GC002278. (PDF PROOF VERSION) NOTE: A FREE definitive version of this article can be obtained from www.agu.org/journals/gc/gc0902/2008GC002278/ using the login ID of 94226436 and password of 94226436

  • Correa-Mora, F., C. DeMets, E. Cabral-Cano, B. Marquez-Azua, and O. Diaz-Molina, (2008), Interplate coupling and transient slip along the subduction interface beneath Oaxaca, Mexico, Geophys. J. Int., 175, 269-290, doi: 10.1111/j.1365-246X.2008.03910.x. (PDF) NOTE: The definitive version of this article is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com.

  • DeMets, C., and D. S. Wilson, (2008), Toward a minimum change model for recent plate motions: calibrating seafloor spreading rates for outward displacement, Geophys. J. Int., 174, 825-841, doi: 10.1111/j.1365-246X.2008.03836.x. (PDF) NOTE: The definitive version of this article is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com.

  • Merkouriev, S., and C. DeMets, (2008). A high-resolution model for Eurasia-North America plate kinematics since 20 Ma, Geophys. J. Int., 173, 1064-1083, doi:10.1111/j.1365-246X.2008.03761.x. (PDF) NOTE: The definitive version of this article is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com.

  • Rolandone, F., R. Burgmann, D. C. Agnew, I. A. Johanson, D. C. Templeton, M. A. Alessio, S. J. Titus, C. DeMets, and B. Tikoff, (2008), Aseismic slip and fault-normal strain along the central creeping section of the San Andreas fault, Geophys. Res. Lett., 35, L14305, doi:10.1029/2008GL034437. (PDF)

  • Mann, P., C. DeMets, and M. Wiggins-Grandison, (2007), Toward a better understanding of the Late Neogene strike-slip restraining bend in Jamaica: geodetic, geological, and seismic constraints, Geol. Soc. London Spec. Pub., 290, 239-253, doi: 10.1144/SP290.8. (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., and M. Wiggins-Grandison, (2007), Deformation of Jamaica and motion of the Gonave microplate from GPS and seismic data, Geophys. J. Int., 168, 362-378, doi:10.1111/j.1365-246X.2006.03236.x. (PDF) NOTE: The definitive version of this article is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com.

  • Schmitt, S. V., C. DeMets, J. Stock, O. Sanchez, B. Marquez-Azua, and G. Reyes, (2007), A geodetic study of the 2003 January 22 Tecoman, Colima, Mexico earthquake, Geophys. J. Int., 169, 389-406, doi: 10.1111/j.1365-246X.2006.03322.x. (PDF) NOTE: The definitive version of this article is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com.

  • DeMets, C., G. Mattioli, P. Jansma, R. Rogers, C. Tenorio, and H. L. Turner, (2007), Present motion and deformation of the Caribbean plate: Constraints from new GPS geodetic measurements from Honduras and Nicaragua, in Geologic and Tectonic Development of the Caribbean Plate in Northern Central America, Geological Society of America Special Paper 428, ed. P. Mann, pp. 21-36, doi:10.1130/2007.2428(02), The Geological Society of America, Boulder. (PDF)

  • Brudzinski, M., E. Cabral-Cano, F. Correa-Mora, C. DeMets, and B. Marquez-Azua, (2007), Slow slip transients along the Oaxaca subduction segment from 1993 to 2007, Geophys. J. Int., 171, 523-538, doi: 10.1111/j.1365-246X.2007.03542.x. (PDF) NOTE: The definitive version of this article is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com.

  • Titus, S. J., C. DeMets, and B. Tikoff, (2006), Thirty-five-year creep rates for the creeping segment of the San Andreas fault and the effects of the 2004 Parkfield earthquake: Constraints from alignment arrays, continuous Global Positioning System, and creepmeters. Bull. Seism. Soc. Am., 96, S250-S268, doi: 10.1785/0120050811. (PDF)

  • Calais, E., J. Y. Han, C. DeMets, and J. M. Nocquet (2006). Deformation of the North American plate interior from a decade of continuous GPS measurements, J. Geophys. Res., 111, B06402,doi:10.1029/2005GC004253. (PDF)

  • Merkouriev, S. and C. DeMets, (2006). Constraints on Indian plate motion since 20 Ma from dense Russian magnetic data: Implications for Indian plate dynamics Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 7, Q02002, doi:10.1029/2005GC001079. (PDF)

  • Calais, E., G. Mattioli, C. DeMets, J.-M. Nocquet, S. Stein, A. Newman and P. Rydelek, (2005). Tectonic strain in plate interiors, Nature, 438, doi:10.1038/nature04428. (PDF)

  • Drolia, R. K. and C. DeMets, (2005). Deformation in the diffuse India-Capricorn-Somalia triple junction from a multibeam and magnetic survey of the northern Central Indian ridge, 3S-10S, Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems, 6, doi:10.1029/2005GC000950. (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., R. G. Gordon, and J.-Y. Royer, (2005). Motion between the Indian, Capricorn, and Somalian plates since 20 Ma: implications for the timing and magnitude of distributed deformation in the equatorial Indian ocean, Geophys. J. Int., 161, 445-468. (PDF)

  • Titus, S. J., C. DeMets, and B. Tikoff, (2005), New slip rate estimates for the creeping segment of the San Andreas fault, California, Geology, 33, 205-208. (PDF)

  • Marquez-Azua, B., E. Cabral-Cano, F. Correa-Mora, and C. DeMets, (2004). A model for Mexican neotectonics based on nationwide GPS measurements, 1993-2001, Geofisica Internacional, 43, 319-330 (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., and J.-Y. Royer, (2003). A new high-resolution model for India-Capricorn motion since 20 Ma: Implications for the chronology and magnitude of distributed crustal deformation in the Central Indian Basin, Current Science, 85, 339-345. (PDF)

  • Marquez-Azua, B., and C. DeMets, (2003). Crustal velocity field of Mexico from continuous GPS measurements, 1993 to June, 2001: Implications for the neotectonics of Mexico, J. Geophys. Res., 108(B9), doi: 10.1029/2002JB002241. (PDF)

  • Calais, E., C. DeMets, and J.-M. Nocquet, (2003). Evidence for a post-3.16 Ma change in Nubia-Eurasia-North America plate motions?, Earth Planet. Sci. Lett., 216, 81-92. (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., (2002). Reply to Comment on "A new estimate for present-day Cocos-Caribbean plate motion by Marco Guzman-Speziale and Juan Martin Gomez", Geophys. Res. Lett., 29, 10.1029/2002GL015384. (PDF)

  • Marquez-Azua, B., C. DeMets, and T. Masterlark, (2002). Strong interseismic coupling, fault afterslip, and viscoelastic flow before and after the Oct. 9, 1995 Colima-Jalisco earthquake: Continuous GPS measurements from Colima, Mexico, Geophys. Res. Lett., 29, 10.1029/2002GL014702. (PDF)

  • Mann, P., E. Calais, J-C. Ruegg, C. DeMets, P. Jansma, and G. S. Mattioli, (2002). Oblique collision in the northeastern Caribbean from GPS measurements and geological observations, Tectonics, 37, 10.1029/2001TC001304. (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., (2001) A new estimate for present-day Cocos-Caribbean plate motion: Implications for slip along the Central American volcanic arc, Geophys. Res. Lett., 28, 4043-4046 (PDF)

  • Hutton, W., C. DeMets, O. Sanchez, G. Suarez, and J. Stock, (2001), Slip kinematics and dynamics during and after the 1995 October 9 Mw=8.0 Colima-Jalisco earthquake, Mexico, from GPS geodetic constraints, Geophys. J. Inter., 146, 637-658 (PDF)

  • Masterlark, T., C. DeMets, H. Wang, O. Sanchez, and J. Stock, (2001) Homogeneous vs heterogeneous subduction zone models: Coseismic and postseismic deformation, Geophys. Res. Lett., 28, 4047-4050 (PDF)

  • Weber, J. C., T. H. Dixon, C. DeMets, W. B. Ambeh, P. Jansma, G. Mattioli, J. Saleh, G. Sella, R. Bilham, and O. Perez (2001), GPS estimate of relative motion between the Caribbean and South American plates, and geologic implications for Trinidad and Venezuela, Geology, 29, 75-78 (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., and S. Traylen, (2000) Motion of the Rivera plate since 10 Ma relative to the Pacific and North American plates and the mantle, Tectonophysics, 318, 119-159 (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., P. E. Jansma, G. S. Mattioli, T. H. Dixon, F. Farina, R. Bilham, E. Calais, and P. Mann, (2000) GPS geodetic constraints on Caribbean-North America plate motion, Geophys. Res. Lett., 27, 437-440 (PDF)

  • Jansma, P. E., A. Lopez, G. S. Mattioli, C. DeMets, T. H. Dixon, P. Mann, and E. Calais, (2000) Neotectonics of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, northeastern Caribbean, from GPS geodesy, Tectonics, 19, 1021-1037 (PDF)

  • Dixon, T., F. Farina, C. DeMets, F. Suarez Vidal, J. Fletcher, B. Marquez-Azua, M. Miller, O. Sanchez, and P. Umhoefer, (2000) New Kinematic Models for Pacific-North America Motion from 3 Ma to Present, II: Tectonic Implications for Baja and Alta California Geophys. Res. Lett., 23, 3961-3964 (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., and T. Dixon, (1999) New kinematic models for Pacific-North America motion from 3 Ma to present, 1: Evidence for steady motion and biases in the NUVEL-1A model, Geophys. Res. Lett., 26, 1921-1924 (PDF)

  • Wilson, D. S., and C. DeMets, (1998) Reply to Comment on "Relative motions of the Pacific, Rivera, North American, and Cocos plates since 0.78 Ma", J. Geophys. Res., 103, 24,251-24,256 (PDF)

  • Gordon, R. G., C. DeMets, and J. Y. Royer, (1998) Evidence for long-term diffuse deformation of the lithosphere of the equatorial Indian Ocean, Nature, 395, 370-374 (PDF)

  • Dixon, T. H., F. Farina, C. DeMets, P. Jansma, P. Mann, and E. Calais, (1998) Relative motion between the Caribbean and North American plates and related boundary zone deformation from a decade of GPS observations, J. Geophys. Res., 103, 15,157-15,182 (PDF)

  • DeMets, C. (1997) Afterslip no longer an afterthought, Nature, 386, 549 (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., and D. S. Wilson (1997) Relative motions of the Pacific, Rivera, North American, and Cocos plates since 0.78 Ma, J. Geophys. Res., 102, 2789-2806 (PDF)

  • Melbourne, T., I. Carmichael, C. DeMets, K. Hudnut, O. Sanchez, J. Stock, G. Suarez, and F. Webb (1997) The geodetic signature of the M8.0 October 9, 1995, Jalisco subduction earthquake, Geophys. Res. Lett., 24, 715-718 (PDF)

  • Royer, J.-Y., R. G. Gordon, C. DeMets, and P. R. Vogt, (1997) New limits on the motion between India and Australia since chron 5 (11 Ma) and implications for lithospheric deformation in the equatorial Indian Ocean, Geophys. J. Int., 129, 41-74 (PDF)

  • Spitzak, S. and C. DeMets, (1996) Constraints on present-day plate motions south of 30°S from satellite altimetry, Tectonophysics, 253, 167-208. (PDF)

  • DeMets, C. (1995) A reappraisal of seafloor spreading lineations in the Gulf of California: Implications for the transfer of Baja California to the Pacific plate and estimates of Pacific-North America motion, Geophys. Res. Lett., 22, 3545-3548 (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., Plate motions and crustal deformation, (1995) Reviews of Geophysics, Supplement, U.S. National Report to International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics 1991-1994, ed. G. Shubert, 365-369. (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., R. G. Gordon, and P. Vogt, (1994) Location of the Africa-Australia-India triple junction and motion between the Australian and Indian plates: Results an aeromagnetic investigation of the Central Indian and Carlsberg ridges, Geophysical Journal International, 119, 893-930 (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., R. G. Gordon, D. F. Argus, and S. Stein, (1994) Effect of recent revisions to the geomagnetic reversal timescale on estimates of current plate motions, Geophys. Res. Lett., 21,2191-2194 (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., Earthquake slip vectors and estimates of present-day plate motions, (1993). J. Geophys. Res., 98, 6703-6714 (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., A test of present-day plate geometries for northeast Asia and Japan, (1992). J. Geophys. Res., 97, 17,627-17,636. (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., Oblique convergence and deformation along the Kuril and Japan trenches, (1992). J. Geophys. Res., 97, 17,615-17,626. (PDF)

  • DeMets C and Stein S (1990) Present-day kinematics of the Rivera plate and implications for tectonics in southwestern Mexico. J Geophys Res 95:21,931-21,948 (PDF)

  • DeMets C, Gordon RG, Argus, DF. and Stein, S. (1990) Current plate motions. Geophysical Journal International 101:425-478. (PDF)

  • Gordon, R. G., C. DeMets, and D. F. Argus, (1990). Present-day motion between the Australian and Indian plates: Kinematic constraints on distributed lithospheric deformation in the equatorial Indian Ocean, Tectonics, 9, 409-422. (PDF)

  • Argus, D. F., R. G. Gordon, C. DeMets, and S. Stein, (1989). Closure of the Africa-North America-Eurasia plate motion circuit and motion along the Gloria fault, J. Geophys. Res., 94, 5585-5602. (PDF)

  • Gordon, R. and C. DeMets, (1989). Present-day motion along the Owen Fracture Zone and Dalrymple Trough in the Arabian Sea, J. Geophys. Res., 94, 5560-5570. (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., R. Gordon, and D. Argus, (1988). Intraplate deformation and closure of the Australia-Antarctic-Africa plate circuit, J. Geophys. Res., 93, 11877-11898. (PDF)

  • Stein, S., C. DeMets, R. Gordon, J. Brodholt, J. F. Engeln, D. A. Wiens, D. Argus, P. Lundgren, C. Stein, and D. F. Woods, (1988). A test of alternative Caribbean plate relative motion models, J. Geophys. Res., 93, 3041-3050. (PDF)

  • DeMets, C., R. G. Gordon, S. Stein, and D. F. Argus, (1987). A revised estimate of Pacific-North America motion and implications for western North America plate boundary zone tectonics, Geophy. Res. Lett., 14, 911-914. (PDF)

  • Gordon, R. G., S. Stein, C. DeMets, and D. F. Argus, (1987). Tests for the closure of plate motion circuits, Geophys. Res. Lett., 14, 587-590. (PDF)

  • Wiens, D. A., S. Stein, C. DeMets, R. Gordon, C. Stein, (1987). Plate tectonic models for Indian Ocean intraplate deformation, Tectonophysics, 132, 37-48. (PDF)

  • Stein, S., J. F. Engeln, C. DeMets, R. Gordon, D. F. Woods, P. Lundgren, D. Argus, D. Quible, C. Stein, S. Weinstein, and D. A. Wiens, (1986). The Nazca-South America convergence rate and the recurrence of the great 1960 Chilean earthquake, Geophys. Res. Lett., 13, 713-716. (PDF)

  • Wiens, D. A., C. DeMets, and many others, (1985). A diffuse plate boundary model for Indian Ocean tectonics, Geophys. Res. Lett., 12, 429-432. (PDF)


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