Tomopac2: an unfolded-slab plate reconstruction validated via mantle circulation models in a closed-loop experiment

<i>Tomopac2 plate tectonic reconstruction files for the software GPlates</i>In this folder are the GPlates files for Version 1 of the global plate tectonic reconstruction model TOMOPAC2. The TOMOPAC2 model is a topologically-closed, global plate tectonic model with an enhanced circum-Pacific plate tectonic history using structurally-restored slabs from mantle seismic tomography as a prioritized constraint. The plate reconstruction is validated using mantle circulation models by reproducing slab structures comparable to those in the input seismic tomographyAssociated publication: Chen YW, Wu J, Bunge HP, Stotz I, Robl G, Schuberth BSA (submitted) Tomopac2: an unfolded-slab plate reconstruction validated via mantle circulation models in a closed-loop experiment. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical Physical and Engineering Sciences.<br><br><i>For inquiries regarding the contents of this dataset, please contact the Corresponding Author listed in the README.txt file. Administrative inquiries (e.g., removal requests, trouble downloading, etc.) can be directed to [e-mail]</i>