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Geology of the Cordilleran Orogen in Canada / Edited by J. O. Wheeler, H. Gabrielse and C. J. Yorath.: M40-49/4E

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Department/Agency
  • Geological Survey of Canada.
TitleGeology of the Cordilleran Orogen in Canada / Edited by J. O. Wheeler, H. Gabrielse and C. J. Yorath.
Series title
  • Geology of Canada 4
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
FormatPhysical text
Note(s)
  • Contents: Tectonic framework.--Paleomagnetism: review and tectonic implications.--Precambrian basement rocks of the Canadian Cordillera.--Middle Proterozoic assemblages.--Upper Proterozoic assemblages.--Cambrian to Middle Devonian assemblages.--Upper Devonian to Middle Jurassic assemblages.--Upper Jurassic to Paleogene assemblages.--Neogene assemblages.--Physiographic evolution of the Canadian Cordillera.--Quaternary glaciation and sedimentation.--Modern plate tectonic regime of the continental margin of western Canada.--Volcanic regimes.--Plutonic regimes.--Metamorphism.--Structural styles.--Tectonic synthesis.--Regional metallogeny.--Energy and ground resources of the Canadian Cordillera.--Natural hazards.--Outstanding problems.--Index. Errata sheet inserted.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa - Ontario : Energy, Mines and Resources. 1991.
BindingClothbound
Description9 vols. 844p. : figs., graphs, maps, references ; 29 cm. + 12 folded maps (boxed).
ISBN0-660-13132-3
Catalogue number
  • M40-49/4E
Departmental catalogue numberGeology of North America, vol. G-2
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