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Database and Map of Quaternary Faults and Folds in Peru and its Offshore Region

January 1, 2003

This publication consists of a main map of Quaternary faults and fiolds of Peru, a table of Quaternary fault data, a region inset map showing relative plate motion, and a second inset map of an enlarged area of interest in southern Peru. These maps and data compilation show evidence for activity of Quaternary faults and folds in Peru and its offshore regions of the Pacific Ocean. The maps show the locations, ages, and activity rates of major earthquake-related features such as faults and fault-related folds. These data are accompanied by text databases that describe these features and document current information on their activity in the Quaternary.

Publication Year 2003
Title Database and Map of Quaternary Faults and Folds in Peru and its Offshore Region
DOI 10.3133/ofr03451
Authors Jose Machare, Clark H. Fenton, Michael N. Machette, Alain Lavenu, Carlos Costa, Richard L. Dart
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Open-File Report
Series Number 2003-451
Index ID ofr03451
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse