Thermochronometric studies of mountains in island arc settings based on fission-track method; A Review

Fukuda, Shoma   ; Sueoka, Shigeru   ; Tagami, Takahiro*

Thermochronometric studies (e.g., fission-track thermochronometry) on major orogenic belts, such as collision zones and/or cratons have been successfully conducted since 1970s. However, such studies in arc-trench systems were limited so far. According to the development of thermochrology in three decades, the applicability for these regions has been identified. Thus, recent thermochronometric studies in an island arc setting have been proceeding. This paper introduces the current status of thermochronometric studies for mountain building process on arc-trench settings, especially in island arcs.