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

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    2009-07-24
    Author
    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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    Color poster with text, images, diagrams, and charts (Spring 2009)
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