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Palaeomagnetism, Potassium-argon ages and petrology of some volcanic rocks

January 1, 1968

Geological evidence obtained from samples of rocks from Cocos Island, Costa Rica, seems to agree with the idea that this island could have been a stepping stone for organisms migrating to the Galapagos Islands. 

Publication Year 1968
Title Palaeomagnetism, Potassium-argon ages and petrology of some volcanic rocks
DOI 10.1038/217323a0
Authors G. B. Dalrymple, A. Cox
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Nature
Index ID 70001789
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse