Evidence for pre-Cretaceous rifting in the Rockall Trough: An analysis using quantitative plate tectonic modelling

Petroleum Geology Conference Proceedings

Volumn 5, Issue 0, 1999, Pages 359-370

  Cole, J E ^a   Peachey, J ^b  

^a BG Technology   (United Kingdom)

^b BG pic Exploration and Production   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 80052537754     PISSN: 20479921     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1144/0050359     Document Type: Conference Paper

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