North American Continent-Ocean Transects Program

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Size: 104 pages, 8.5 x 11

Publication Year:1989

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U.S. Geodynamics Committee, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, National Research Council
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This book discusses the results of the transects program, which involves compilations of maps and cross sections showing geological, geophysical, and geochemical data and interpretations along 23 transects from the continental craton to the oceanic lithosphere around North America. The ...
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Front Matter	i-xiv
Part 1: Overview and Recommendations	1-2	(skim)
1. Overview	3-9	(skim)
2. Major Scientific Problems	10-10	(skim)
3. Needed Investigations	11-14	(skim)
4. New Developments	15-18	(skim)
Part 2: North American Continent-Ocean Transitions	19-20	(skim)
5. Major Topical Problems	21-33	(skim)
6. The 23 Transects: Synopses, Findings, and Problems	34-80	(skim)
Appendix A: 23 North American Continent-Ocean Transects: Titles, Authors, and Publication Plan	81-84	(skim)
Appendix B: U.S. Geodynamics Committee: Reportorial Topics and Reporters	85-88	(skim)

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This book discusses the results of the transects program, which involves compilations of maps and cross sections showing geological, geophysical, and geochemical data and interpretations along 23 transects from the continental craton to the oceanic lithosphere around North America. The book contains two sections, an overview and a set of recommendations for the program and synopses, findings, and problems associated with the 23 transects.

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