DNAG, Geology of North America
The Caribbean Region
Author(s)
Gabriel Dengo;
Gabriel Dengo
Gabriel Dengo Centro de Estudios Geológicos de América Central Apartado 468 Guatemala City, Guatemala
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J.E. Case
J.E. Case
U.S. Geological Survey 345 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, California 94025
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Geological Society of America
Volume
H
Copyright:
Geological Society of America, Inc.
© Geological Society of America 1991, ISBN 978-0-8137-5456-7$9
ISBN electronic:
9780813754567
Publication date:
January 01, 1991
The result of a major international effort involving authors and organizations from 13 countries, this volume summarizes the complex geology and tectonic evolution of the Caribbean plate and its relation to the adjacent North American, South American, Nazca, and Cocos plates. Focuses on regional geology and geophysics, magmatic processes, neotectonic features, geologic hazards, and energy and metallic resources. Contrasting views for the Mesozoic and Cenozoic geological evolution are presented in chapters on plate tectonics and mantle surge tectonics. Chapters on marine geology and geophysics are new syntheses for the entire Caribbean region. Highlights of the volume include extensive bibliographies and new syntheses of stratigraphic-lithologic columnar sections, seismicity, gravity and magnetic anomalies, neotectonic features, resource data, and crustal properties.
The Caribbean Region
Author(s): Gabriel Dengo, J.E. Case
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1130/DNAG-GNA-H
ISBN-10: 0813752124
ISBN (electronic): 9780813754567
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Published: 1991
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
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History of geological investigation in the Caribbean regionAuthor(s)Grenville Draper;Grenville DraperDepartment of Geology, Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33199Search for other works by this author on:Gabriel DengoGabriel DengoU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:
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Caribbean crustal provinces; Seismic and gravity evidenceAuthor(s)J. E. Case;J. E. CaseU.S. Geological Survey, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:William D. MacDonald;William D. MacDonaldDepartment of Geological Sciences, State University of New York, Binghamton, New York 13Search for other works by this author on:Paul J. FoxPaul J. FoxGraduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island, Narragansett, Rhode Island 0Search for other works by this author on:
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Northern Central America; The Maya and Chortis blockseAuthor(s)Thomas W. Donnelly;Thomas W. DonnellyDepartment of Geological Sciences, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York 13901Search for other works by this author on:Gregory S. Home;Gregory S. HomeDepartment of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut 06457Search for other works by this author on:Richard C. Finch;Richard C. FinchDepartment of Earth Sciences, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee 38505Search for other works by this author on:Ernesto López-RamosErnesto López-RamosInstituto de Geología, Apartado Postal 70-296, Ciudad Universitaria, 04510 México D.F., MéxicoSearch for other works by this author on:
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Regional Geology
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Geology and tectonic evolution of the northern Caribbean marginAuthor(s)John F. Lewis;John F. LewisGeology Department, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 20052Search for other works by this author on:Grenville DraperGrenville DraperGeology Department, Florida International University, Miami, Florida 3Search for other works by this author on:
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Geology of the Lesser AntillesAuthor(s)R. C. Maury;R. C. MauryLab. de Pétrologie et Groupement d'Intérêt Scientifique. “Océanologie et Géodynamique, ” Université de Bretagne Occidentale, 6, avenue Le Gorgeu, 29283 Brest, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:G. K. Westbrook;G. K. WestbrookSchool of Earth Sciences, University of Birmingham, P.O. Box 363, Birmingham B15 2TT, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:P. E. Baker;P. E. BakerDepartment of Geology, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Ph. Bouysse;Ph. BouysseDépt. Géologie Marine, Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières, B.P. 6009, 45060 Orléans, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:D. WestercampD. WestercampInstitut Mixte de Recherches Géothermiques, Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières, B.P. 6009, 45060 Orléans, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Caribbean mountain system, northern South America; A summaryAuthor(s)Alino Bellizzia;Alino BellizziaConsejo Consultivo de Directores de Servicios Geológicos de Latinoamérica, Apartado 3672, Caracas 1010-A, VenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:Gabriel DengoGabriel DengoCentro de Estudios Geológicos de América Central Apartado 468, Guatemala, GuatemalaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Geology of the northern Andes; An overviewAuthor(s)J. E. Case;J. E. CaseU.S. Geological Survey, MS 989, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, California 94025Search for other works by this author on:Reginald Shagam;Reginald ShagamRider College, P.O. Box 6400, Lawrenceville, New Jersey 08648Search for other works by this author on:Robert F. GiegengackRobert F. GiegengackDepartment of Geology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6316Search for other works by this author on:
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The geology of southern Central America and western ColombiaAuthor(s)Gregorio EscalanteGregorio EscalanteApartado 74 Pavas, San José, Costa RicaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Caribbean marine geology; Ridges and basins of the plate interiorAuthor(s)Troy L. Holcombe;Troy L. HolcombeMarine Geology and Geophysics Division, National Geophysical Data Center, Boulder, Colorado 80303Search for other works by this author on:John W. Ladd;John W. LaddLamont-Doherty Geological Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964Search for other works by this author on:Graham Westbrook;Graham WestbrookSchool of Earth Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, EnglandSearch for other works by this author on:N. Terence Edgar;N. Terence EdgarOffice of Energy and Marine Geology, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia 22092Search for other works by this author on:Christopher L. BowlandChristopher L. BowlandResearch and Technical Services, ARCO Oil and Gas Company, Piano, Texas 75075Search for other works by this author on:
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Caribbean marine geology; Active margins of the plate boundaryAuthor(s)John W. Ladd;John W. LaddLamont-Doherty Geological Observatory of Columbia University, Palisades, New York 10964Search for other works by this author on:Troy L. Holcombe;Troy L. HolcombeMarine Geology and Geophysics Division, National Geophysical Data Center, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80303Search for other works by this author on:Graham K. Westbrook;Graham K. WestbrookSchool of Earth Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TT, EnglandSearch for other works by this author on:N. Terence EdgarN. Terence EdgarOffice of Energy and Marine Geology, U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia 22092Search for other works by this author on:
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Regional Geophysics and Geochemistry
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Seismicity, large earthquakes, and the margin of the Caribbean PlateAuthor(s)William R. McCann;William R. McCannDepartment of Geology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagiiez, Puerto Rico 00708Search for other works by this author on:Wayne D. PenningtonWayne D. PenningtonExploration and Production Technology, Marathon Oil Company, P.O. Box 269, Littleton, Colorado 80160Search for other works by this author on:
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Review of Caribbean neotectonicsAuthor(s)Paul Mann;Paul MannInstitute for Geophysics, University of Texas at Austin, 8701 Mopac Blvd., Austin, Texas 78759-8345Search for other works by this author on:Carlos Schubert;Carlos SchubertCentro de Ecología, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones Científicas, Apartado 21827, Caracas 1020A, VenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:Kevin BurkeKevin BurkeLunar and Planetary Institute, 3303 NASA Road 1, Houston, Texas 77058, and Department of Geosciences, University ofHouston/University Park, Houston, Texas 77004Search for other works by this author on:
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History and tectonic setting of Caribbean magmatismAuthor(s)Thomas W. Donnelly;Thomas W. DonnellyDepartment of Geological Sciences, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York 1390Search for other works by this author on:Dirk Beets;Dirk BeetsRijks Geologische Dienst, Postbus 157, Haarlem 24931, NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Michael J. Carr;Michael J. CarrDepartment of Geological Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903Search for other works by this author on:Trevor Jackson;Trevor JacksonDepartment of Geology, University of the West Indies, Mona, Kingston 7, JamaicaSearch for other works by this author on:Gerard Klaver;Gerard KlaverInstitute of Earth Sciences, Free University, 1507 MC Amsterdam, NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:John Lewis;John LewisDepartment of Geology, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 20052Search for other works by this author on:Rene Maury; ;Rene MauryLaboratoire de Pétrologie, Université de Bretagne Occidentale, 29283 Brest Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Alan L. Smith;Alan L. SmithDepartment of Geology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagiiez, Puerto Rico 00708Search for other works by this author on:Geoffrey Wadge;Geoffrey WadgeDepartment of Geography, University of Reading, Reading RG6 2BA, EnglandSearch for other works by this author on:Denis WestercampDenis WestercampB.R.G.M., 6-8 Rue Chasseloup-Labat, 75737 Paris Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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VolcanismAuthor(s)Michael J. Carr;Michael J. CarrDepartment of Geological Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New JerseySearch for other works by this author on:Richard E. StoiberRichard E. StoiberDepartment of Earth Sciences, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New HampshireSearch for other works by this author on:
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Survey of Caribbean paleomagnetismAuthor(s)William D. MacDonaldWilliam D. MacDonaldDepartment of Geological Sciences, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York 13901Search for other works by this author on:
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Geological Evolution and Resources
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Geological evolution of the Caribbean region; A plate-tectonic perspectiveAuthor(s)James L. Pindell;James L. PindellDepartment of Earth Sciences, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire 03755Search for other works by this author on:Stephen F. BarrettStephen F. BarrettAmoco Production Company, Box 3092, 501 West Lake Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77253Search for other works by this author on:
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Tectonic evolution of the Caribbean region; Alternative hypothesisAuthor(s)Anthony E. L. Morris;Anthony E. L. MorrisMorris Petroleum, Inc., P.O. Box 64610, Los Angeles, California 90064Search for other works by this author on:Irfan Taner;Irfan Taner3625 South Florence Place, Tuba, Oklahoma 74105Search for other works by this author on:Howard A. Meyerhoff;Howard A. Meyerhoff3625 South Florence Place, Tuba, Oklahoma 74105Search for other works by this author on:Arthur A. MeyerhoffArthur A. MeyerhoffP.O. Box 4602, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74159Search for other works by this author on:
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Metallogenic evolution of the Caribbean regionAuthor(s)Stephen E. Kesler;Stephen E. KeslerDepartment of Geological Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109Search for other works by this author on:Enrique Levy;Enrique Levy25 Calle “A” 12-03, Zona 11, Guatemala, GuatemalaSearch for other works by this author on:Cecilia Martín F.Cecilia Martín F.Avenida Principal de Cumbres de Curumo, Residencia 680 PH, Caracas 1080, VenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Energy resources of the Caribbean regionAuthor(s)Anthony E. L. Morris;Anthony E. L. MorrisMorris Petroleum, Inc., P.O. Box 64610, Los Angeles, California 90064Search for other works by this author on:Arthur A. Meyerhoff;Arthur A. MeyerhoffP.O. Box 4602, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74159Search for other works by this author on:Irfan Taner;Irfan Taner3625 South Florence Place, Tuba, Oklahoma 74105Search for other works by this author on:Rafael Bueno-Salazar;Rafael Bueno-SalazarEmpresa Colombiana de Petroleos, Apartado Aereo 5938-6813, Bogota, ColombiaSearch for other works by this author on:Gordon A. YoungGordon A. YoungPetroleos de Venezuela S.A., Apartado 169, Caracas, 1010A, VenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:
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