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... Geosyncline ( i.e. , the gigantic linear trough in which sediments accumulated and which runs from north to south on ... Geosyncline is reached . The Andean Geosyncline occupies a zone stretching from the island of Trinidad on the ...
... Geosyncline ( i.e. , the gigantic linear trough in which sediments accumulated and which runs from north to south on ... Geosyncline is reached . The Andean Geosyncline occupies a zone stretching from the island of Trinidad on the ...
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... Geosyncline Epicontinental basins ( sedimentary mantle of continental platforms ) Structural features of South America . Major faults on land and fracture zones in oceans Active volcanism Structural trends -200- Depth contours in metres ...
... Geosyncline Epicontinental basins ( sedimentary mantle of continental platforms ) Structural features of South America . Major faults on land and fracture zones in oceans Active volcanism Structural trends -200- Depth contours in metres ...
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... Geosyncline and later joined Amazonia and the Parnaiba Basin to Patagonia . During the later part of the period it regressed once more when mountain - building movements occurred in the Andean region . Much sedi- mentation occurred ...
... Geosyncline and later joined Amazonia and the Parnaiba Basin to Patagonia . During the later part of the period it regressed once more when mountain - building movements occurred in the Andean region . Much sedi- mentation occurred ...
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