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Paleomagnetic and [sup 40]Ar/[sup 39]Ar geochronologic data bearing on the structural evolution of the Silver Peak extensional complex, west-central Nevada.

Authors :
Petronis, Michael S.
Geissman, John W.
Oldow, John S.
McIntosh, William C.
Source :
Geological Society of America Bulletin. Sep2002, Vol. 114 Issue 9, p1108. 23p. 8 Diagrams, 4 Charts, 15 Graphs, 2 Maps.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Determines the paleomagnetic and geochronologic data on the structural evolution of Silver Peak extensional complex in Nevada. Horizontal tilting of mafic dikes; Association of the vertical rotation of crustal-scale blocks with displacement transfer in the Central Walker Lane; Presence of Paleozoic sedimentary rocks in late Neogene.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00167606
Volume :
114
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Geological Society of America Bulletin
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7448296
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1130/0016-7606(2002)114<1108:paaagd>2.0.co;2