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Dynamics of continental accretion

Dynamics of continental accretion

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Dynamics of continental accretion

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Dynamics of continental accretion

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

Journal title

Nature (London), 2014-04, Vol.508 (7495), p.245-248

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English

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Contents

Three-dimensional dynamic computer models show how accretionary tectonic margins evolve from the initial plate-collision state, through a period of plate margin instability, and then re-establish a stable convergent margin; the models illustrate how significant curvature of the orogenic system develops, as well as the mechanism for tectonic escape...

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Dynamics of continental accretion

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1515646272

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1515646272

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ISSN

0028-0836

E-ISSN

1476-4687

DOI

10.1038/nature13033

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