Geologic evolution of the Argentinian Andes

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2008-08-21
Author
Balgord, Elizabeth A.
Teutschmann, Beth S.
Baker, Anna C.
Gauer, Anne K.
Kelly, Bridget B.
Nickel, Crystal L.
Kadulski, Brennan M.
Advisor(s)
Mahoney, J. Brian
Snyder, Lori D.
Hooper, Robert L.
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Abstract
Over the past 2.1 Ga the western margin of South America has been subjected to a series of distinct orogenic events. Ongoing field research, including construction of detailed cross sections, will further define tectonic events and refine evolution of the Argentinean Andes.
Subject
Oregeny--Andes
Subduction zones--Andes
Geology, Structural--Andes
Argentina--Geology
Andes Region--Geology
Plate tectonics--Andes
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http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/30472
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Color poster with text, tables, and cross sections describe research conducted by UWEC geology students advised by J. Brian Mahoney, Lori D. Snyder, and Robert L. Hooper.
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