Deformation styles within plates can include widespread deformation as well as zones of intense deformation. In this project we aim to establish an understanding of the first and second order lithospheric processes that contribute to controlling the location, style and evolution of deformation. Methods include 2D and 3D geophysical modelling and numerical modelling. Intraplate regions host many significant mineral deposits, as well as oil-and gas reserves, and understanding the processes behind their formation is important for understanding the generation of these deposits.