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Crustal Structure in the Norwegian Sea

Nature Physical Science volume 232, pages 187–190 (1971)Cite this article

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WE wish to report a seismic refraction study of the Norwegian Deep Sea Basin which has given results differing markedly from the predictions of the classical oceanic crust model1.

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  1. Bundesanstalt für Bodenforschung, 3, Hannover, W. Germany

    K. HINZ

  2. Seismological Observatory, University of Bergen, Norway

    A. MOE

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HINZ, K., MOE, A. Crustal Structure in the Norwegian Sea. Nature Physical Science 232, 187–190 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1038/physci232187a0

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