Comparison of deep structure along three transects of the western North American continental margin
Tectonics
By: G. S. Fuis and R.M. Clowes
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Abstract
Similarities in geology and potential field data that have in the past been noted among the regions of southern Alaska, southern Vancouver Island, and central California are now seen to be accompanied by similarities in deep crustal structure. A number of tectonic elements have been identified in the deep structure along transects in these three regions, although not all elements are present along each transect. These elements are A) an actively subducting oceanic plate and B) an overriding continental plate that consists of 1) a Cenozoic accretionary prism, 2) a Mesozoic accretionary prism, 3) a backstop to the Mesozoic prism, 4) a tectonically underplated body of oceanic rocks, and 5) a crustal root. -from Authors
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Comparison of deep structure along three transects of the western North American continental margin |
| Series title | Tectonics |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Year Published | 1993 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Tectonics |
| First page | 1420 |
| Last page | 1435 |
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