The dynamical control of subduction parameters on surface topography

The long‐wavelength surface deflection of Earth's outermost rocky shell is mainly controlled by large‐scale dynamic processes like isostasy or mantle flow. The largest topographic amplitudes are therefore observed at plate boundaries due to the presence of large thermal heterogeneities and strong tectonic forces. Distinct vertical surface deflections are particularly apparent at convergent plate boundaries mostly due to the convergence and...