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Growth of Neogene Andes linked to changes in plate convergence using high-resolution kinematic models
- Source :
- Nature Communications, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2022)
- Publication Year :
- 2022
- Publisher :
- Nature Portfolio, 2022.
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Abstract
- A high-resolution model of the motion between Nazca and South American plates is presented. The work shows rapid changes that help explaining tectono-magmatic events via a balance between kinematic energy and gravitational potential energy stored in the roots of the Andes.
- Subjects :
- Science
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20411723
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Nature Communications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.5c92de751a9440ad9469e548dbe2bf7e
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-29055-4