Tectonic erosion and consequent collapse of the Pacific margin of Costa Rica: Combined implications from ODP Leg 170, seismic offshore data, and regional geology of the Nicoya Peninsula

Authors :: Vannuchi, Paola
Scholl, David W.
Meschede, Martin
McDougall-Reid, Kristin
Source :: Tectonics. Oct, 2001, Vol. 20 Issue 5, p648, 2 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Research investigating the implications of the collected data from seismic activities and regional geological characteristics to the degree of tectonic erosion in the region of the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica is presented. Particular attention is given to usage of paragenesis data.

Subjects :: Costa Rica -- Natural history
Geology, Structural -- Research
Plasmids -- Research
Earth sciences

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