Structure and evolution of nappe-fold edifices of the alpine-himalayan belt: A comparison

International Geology Review

Volumn 38, Issue 4, 1996, Pages 374-387

  Khain, Victor E ^a  

^a Institute of the Lithosphere of Marginal Seas   (Russian Federation)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CAINOZOIC; MESOZOIC; NAPPE FOLD EDIFICE; OROGENIC BELT;

ASIA, HIMALAYAS; EUROPE, ALPS;

EID: 0030422584     PISSN: 00206814     EISSN: 19382839     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00206819709465341     Document Type: Article

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