Transpressive structures in the neoproterozoic Ariab-Nakasib belt, northeast Sudan: Evidence for suturing by oblique collision

Journal of African Earth Sciences

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 347-362

  Wipfler, E L ^a  

^a TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT BERLIN   (Germany)

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EID: 0005704856     PISSN: 08995362     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0899-5362(97)00006-7     Document Type: Article

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