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Methodology of conceptual specification of models in global tectonics

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Global tectonics has evolved from intuitive guesses based on fragmentary data to an objective, impartial vision of the Earth dynamics. This vision has been firmly based on the plate tectonic concept and supported by physical models and numerical simulation. However, the object of modeling is so complex that even the most advanced theory needs to look for ad hoc solutions in particular cases, sometimes rolling back from quantitative to the conceptual level. A methodology is proposed to conceptually diversify classical model based on the newly suggested logical formalism, the theory of multitudes. It spans from purely abstract framework (yet quite suitable for representing knowledge of global tectonics) to a practical tool, the event bush, able to mimic the evolution of particular geological environments. Interestingly, this opens an opportunity to include the most viable pieces of alternative theories, thus reconciling the views and decreasing the faction in the scientific community. The proposed methodology is ready for use in the geoscience right now but will show yet more of its potential with development of special software and web-based solutions.

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Knowledge capture, plate tectonics, expansion, theory of multitudes, donbassorium, event bush.

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  1. Geognosis Project, Faculty of Secure Information Technologies, ITMO University, Kronverksky Pr. 49, St. Petersburg, 197101, Russia

    Cyril A. Pshenichny

  2. St. Petersburg Scientific Centre RAS, 5 Universitetskaya Nab, St. Petersburg, 199034, Russia

    Vladimir M. Anokhin

  3. St. Petersburg, Herzen State Pedagogical University, 48 Moika Embankment, St. Petersburg, 191186, Russia

    Vladimir M. Anokhin

  4. Institute of Limnology, Russian Academy of Sciences, Sevast’yanova st., 9, St. Petersburg, 196105, Russia

    Vladimir M. Anokhin

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Pshenichny, C.A., Anokhin, V.M. Methodology of conceptual specification of models in global tectonics. Earth Sci Inform 15, 1309–1322 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12145-022-00807-6

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