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Geophysical studies of the West Antarctic rift system

January 1, 1991

This paper is an effort to integrate the geophysical research over the West Antarctic rift system over the past three decades, including new data in the Ross Sea area within the concepts of continental rifting developed for other areas during the past decade. The results of aeromagnetic, seismic and gravity survey are discussed. 

Citation Information

Publication Year 1991
Title Geophysical studies of the West Antarctic rift system
Authors John C. Behrendt, W.E. LeMasurier, A. K. Cooper, Franz Tessensohn, A. Tréhu, D. Damaske
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Tectonics
Index ID 70016540
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center