(A) Inputs models (model P, A and M) of the different simulations with the different parameters applied in experiments such as (B) the far field stresses (sinusoidal extension-compression 40 Myr) and (C) initial temperatures of the lithosphere (thermal anomaly, “hot” and “cold” geotherms). (D) Gravitational potential energy: Theoretical space available for the basin subsidence according to local isostatic equilibrium of model M for each different initial geotherms (basins filled with air). (E) Yield-strength envelopes (Mohr-Coulomb representation) for Archean and Proterozoic lithosphere with a “Hot” geotherm calculated for a strain rate of 3.10⁻¹⁵ s⁻¹ and a stress limiter at 450 MPa (value from Watremez et al., 2013). Δσ represents the deviatoric stress, positive values under extension and negative values under compression.