Retroarc foreland systems-evolution through time

Journal of African Earth Sciences

Volumn 38, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 225-242

  Catuneanu, Octavian ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Dynamic subsidence; Filled forelands; Flexural provinces; Foreland systems; Orogenic loads; Overfilled forelands; Underfilled forelands

Indexed keywords

CRUSTAL DEFORMATION; FLEXURE; FORELAND BASIN; LITHOSPHERE; LOADING; OROGENIC BELT;

EID: 1842636827     PISSN: 08995362     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jafrearsci.2004.01.004     Document Type: Review

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