Regional geology and tectonics
November 1, 2017
This chapter describes the regional geology and tectonic origins of the major geologic units for the Northern Cordillera. The goals of the chapter are to: (1) provide a summary and regional overview of this vast region that contains a complicated geologic history; and (2) describe the major geologic units and tectonic events that cover a broad geologic time span from the Proterozoic to the Holocene (Recent).
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Title | Regional geology and tectonics |
| Authors | Warren J. Nokleberg |
| Publication Type | Book Chapter |
| Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
| Index ID | 70196924 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center |