What is meant by reactive diapirism and in what tectonic regime(s) can it occur?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Reactive diapirism means salt rising as a diapir due to tectonic deformation. This occurs most easily during extension, in which case space is easily provided so that salt can ascend. Compression can modify (squeeze) existing diapirs but is less likely to initiate diapirs.
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