Overview
V3.4 extends the V3.3 hinge into geodynamics. We formalize the way tectonic regime (divergent, convergent, transform, intraplate) and vertical motions (uplift, subsidence, flexure, isostatic rebound) shape hydrological routing and atmospheric boundaries. Architectural nodes (pyramids, star forts, megalithic observatories) are evaluated as strain-aware placements within this field.
Objectives
- Map Codex nodes against global and regional tectonic fabrics (boundaries, slabs, hotspots, fault systems).
- Time-lock uplift/collision events with radiogenic systems (Rb–Sr, Sm–Nd, U–Pb) and Quaternary proxies to integrate with V3.3 timelines.
- Quantify lithospheric flexure & rebound impacts on paleolake shorelines and spillways relevant to star-fort tiering.
- Derive a Tectonic–Hydro–Atmospheric (THA) coupling index per node and corridor.
Data Inputs
| Layer | Source Types | Use in Model |
|---|---|---|
| Plate boundaries & kinematics | Global PB2002/updated PB datasets; MORVEL/NUVEL rates | Strain regime; relative motion vectors |
| Faults & seismicity | USGS/GCMT catalogs; regional fault shapefiles | Stress orientation; clustering; recurrence |
| Slab geometry | Slab2.0/Slab2.1 | Subduction dip/strike; dehydration fronts; uplift corridors |
| Vertical rates | GNSS vertical velocities; GIA models | Uplift/subsidence fields; rebound timing |
| Topography/bathymetry | DEM (SRTM/ASTER/ALOS), GEBCO/ETOPO | Flexure signatures; spillway thresholds |
| Thermochronology & isotopes | U–Pb zircon; (U–Th)/He; fission tracks; Rb–Sr, Sm–Nd | Orogenic pulse timing; exhumation rates |
| Heat flow / volcanism | Global heat flow maps; volcano catalogs | Weak lithosphere zones; hydrothermal routing |
| Hydrology | River networks; watershed divides; aquifer maps | Node–basin coupling; tier classification support |
Methods
- Strain Field Modeling: derive 2D principal stress/strain tensors from plate kinematics + seismic moment tensors; interpolate to continuous fields.
- Vertical Motion Integration: fuse GNSS verticals with GIA and flexural models; compute Δelev(t) for paleoshoreline migration.
- Orogenic Timing: compile thermochronology/isotope ages; build regional uplift pulses; propagate uncertainties (±1σ/±2σ) into timelines shared with V3.3.
- Node Coupling Metrics:
- σ-Proximity: distance to strain maxima/minima and major faults.
- Flexure Index: curvature/elastic plate response around node (rflex, w0).
- Rebound Coupling: overlap of node with modeled isostatic rebound vectors.
- THA Index: normalized composite of tectonic (T), hydrological (H), atmospheric (A) sensitivities.
- Tier Feedback: update star-fort High/Mid/Low classification if Δelev(t) crosses paleoshore thresholds through time.
- Stability Scoring: integrate THA with ChiRhombant terms (v·h²) to produce node/corridor stability surfaces.
Tectonic Regime → Codex Expectations
| Regime | Signals | Codex Node Behavior (Hypothesis) |
|---|---|---|
| Convergent / Orogenic | High uplift; seismic clusters; slab-edge volcanism | Nodes placed on flexural highs & stable spurs to gate paleolake spillways; strong High-tier presence |
| Divergent / Rift | Thinned lithosphere; heat flow highs | Mid-tier preference near river captures & nascent basins; moisture routing leverage |
| Transform | Shear corridors; step-over basins | Nodes at releasing bends to manage drainage reorganization; hybrid Mid/Low dynamics |
| Intraplate / Forebulge | Long-wavelength flexure; subtle rebound | Observatory nodes on gentle highs for long-range sightlines; stability buffering |
Outputs
- THA Index Grids: geotiffs per region + corridor rollup.
- Node Reports: per-site σ-Proximity, Flexure, Rebound, THA; recommended tier (with confidence).
- Uplift Pulse Timelines: region charts aligned to proxy/isotope ages (for V3.3 sync).
- Stability Surfaces: ChiRhombant-weighted v·h² maps for decision support.
Validation & Reproducibility
- Hold-out Regions: train THA on Region A, predict Region B; evaluate vs observed drainage reorganizations & known paleolake overspills.
- Monte Carlo Controls: randomize node positions within regional masks; verify overunity of Codex node–strain/flexure associations.
- Temporal Cross-checks: compare uplift pulses with dated varves/tephras/ice-core anomalies affecting hydrology or winds.
- Sensitivity: perturb plate rates, elastic thickness (Te), and rebound parameters; report ΔTHA and tier flips.
Scripts, configs, and data manifests will mirror the V3.3 bundle structure for one-click replication.
Forward Bridge
V3.4 establishes that Codex nodes behave as strain-aware hydrological gates: placed to exploit flexure highs, rebound vectors, and orogenic spurs. This sets up V3.5–V3.7 to integrate mineralogical reservoirs, oceanic memory + topography, and orbital mechanics within the same harmonic kernel, keeping the planetary OS arc intact.
Last updated: 6/15/25