Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Geological Sciences
Publication Date
7-2011
Abstract
Collisions of arcs with continents are some of the most significant tectonic processes on Earth, leading to crustal accretion, continental growth, formation of sedimentary basins, large areas of regional uplift and deformation, complex interactions between continuous and torn subducted slabs and the surrounding mantle, and large regions of large earthquakes and seismic, volcanic, and landslide hazards that can threaten the lives of millions.
The objective of this conference was to bring together an international group of scientists to discuss the neotectonics and seismic hazards of shallow slab subduction in areas of arc-continent collisions.
Recommended Citation
Mann, P., Vargas, C., & Whitehill, C. (July, 2011). Penrose Conference Report: Neotectonics of arc-continent collision. GSA Today, 21(7), 36-38.
Journal
GSA Today
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Comments
This article was originally published in GSA Today. The full-text article from the publisher can be found here.