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Andean surface uplift constrained by radiogenic isotopes of arc lavas

Authors :
Erin M. Scott
Mark B. Allen
Colin G. Macpherson
Ken J. W. McCaffrey
Jon P. Davidson
Christopher Saville
Mihai N. Ducea
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2018.

Abstract

Multiple complex tectonic and climatic processes have formed the Andes, which today provides a unique ecological niche. Here, Scott et al. investigate how the chemical composition of lavas from stratovolcanoes can be used to give insight on the uplift of the Andes over the last 200 million years.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
9
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.87ff9172f1a5419883ef1329a6541e9c
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-03173-4