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GPS estimate of relative motion between the Caribbean and South American plates, and geologic...

Authors :
Weber, John C.
Dixon, Timothy H.
Source :
Geology. Jan2001, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p75. 4p. 2 Charts, 1 Graph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Describes present-day relative plate motion between the Caribbean and South America plates using Global Positioning System data. Rigidity of the Caribbean and South America plates; Comparison of angular-velocity vectors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00917613
Volume :
29
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Geology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4210332
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(2001)029<0075:GEORMB>2.0.CO;2