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Devonian, orogen-parallel, opposed extension in the central Norwegian Caledonides

Authors :
Braathen, Alvar
Nordgulen, Oystein
Osmundsen, Per-Terje
Andersen, Togeir B.
Solli, Arne
Roberts, David
Source :
Geology. July, 2000, Vol. 28 Issue 7, p615, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The geology of western Norway was bidiretional, orogen-parallel, and opposed during the Devonian extension. The More-Trondelag Fault acted as a transfer zone for the Hoybakken detachment, triggering significant magmatic activity.

Details

ISSN :
00917613
Volume :
28
Issue :
7
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Geology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.67156790