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Geotectonic Model for the Iberian Variscan Orogen

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A diagrammatic cross section shows the gross structure of the Iberian variscan orogen has a fan-like pattern with outwards vergences and thrusting in the external zones. A brief analysis of the geotectonics of this chain shows differences that reflect an unusual crustal evolution.

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  1. Laboratoire de Pétrologie, Université des Sciences et Techniques du Languedoc, F-34 060, Montpellier CEDEX

    J.-P. BARD

  2. Institut de Géologie, Université de Rennes I, F-35 031, Rennes CEDEX

    R. CAPDEVILA

  3. Laboratoire de Géologie Structurale, Université des Sciences et Technique du Languedoc,

    P. MATTE

  4. Serv. Geol. Portugal, 19 Rua da Academia das Ciencas, P-Lisboa, 2

    A. RIBEIRO

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BARD, JP., CAPDEVILA, R., MATTE, P. et al. Geotectonic Model for the Iberian Variscan Orogen. Nature Physical Science 241, 50–52 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1038/physci241050a0

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