Geologic Exploration of the Northern Central American Arc : a Transect from the Guatemalan Highland into the Back Arc Rainforests.

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Date
2009-07-24Author
Balgord, Elizabeth A.
Potter, Julia J.
Weiss, Carrie A.
Heuer, Nathan J.
Wrass, John P.
Advisor(s)
Mahoney, J. Brian
Snyder, Lori D.
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Guatemala is composed of the Maya and Chortis Blocks, which consist of Proterozoic and Paleozoic basement terranes that have been intruded by subduction-related magmas since the
Mesozoic. The modern Central American Arc initiated ~4 Ma and consists of thirty-nine distinct clusters of cones, domes, calderas,
and vents with seven main volcanic centers dispersed evenly across the arc. The volcanic and tectonic activity in Guatemala has led to a
diverse ecosystem stretching from the volcanic highlands to low tropical rainforests. Volcanic activity has profoundly influenced the Guatemalan culture since the time of the Mayas.
Subject
Central American Arc
Geology--Guatemala
Geomorphology--Guatemala
Volcanoes--Guatemala
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http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/35625Description
Color poster with text, images, diagrams, and charts (Spring 2009)