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Style and history of Andean deformation, Puna plateau, northwestern Argentina

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Research is presented concerning the use of satellite and topographic imagery, field data, seismic reflection data, balanced cross-sections and anisotropy of magnetic susceptibility to determine the structure of the Puna plateau, Argentina.

Author: Gautier, Pierre, Coutand, Isabelle, Cobbold, Peter R., de Urreiztieta, Marc, Chauvin, Annick, Gapais, Denis, Rossello, Eduardo A., Lopez-Gamundi, Oscar
Publisher: American Geophysical Union
Publication Name: Tectonics
Subject: Earth sciences
ISSN: 0278-7407
Year: 2001
Andes, Anisotropy, Altiplano, Strike-slip faults (Geology), Strike-slip faults

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Reflection seismic evidence for Caledonian deformed sediments above Sveconorwegian basement in the southwestern Baltic Sea

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Research is presented concerning the the use of seismic reflection sections for the investigation of the structure of two orogenic complexes to the south of the Baltic Shield. The main tectonic features are discussed.

Author: Lassen, Alexander, Thybo, Hans, Berthelsen, Asger
Publisher: American Geophysical Union
Publication Name: Tectonics
Subject: Earth sciences
ISSN: 0278-7407
Year: 2001
Geology, Structural, Structural geology, Baltic Sea

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Geophysical constraints on the location and geometry of the Las Vegas Valley Shear Zone, Nevada

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Research is presented concerning the use of seismic reflective data, drillholes and gravity measurements for the development of a model of the configuration of the basin below Las Vegas Valley, NV.

Author: Langenheim, V.E., Grow, J.A., Jachens, R.C., Dixon, G.L., Miller, J.J.
Publisher: American Geophysical Union
Publication Name: Tectonics
Subject: Earth sciences
ISSN: 0278-7407
Year: 2001
Models, Measurement, Las Vegas, Nevada, Gravity, Gravity (Force), Basins (Geology)

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Subjects list: Research, Usage, Natural history, Plate tectonics, Seismic reflection method, Seismic reflection surveying
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