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| T22: | Evolution of the Caribbean Plate: Linking its Tectonic, Magmatic, Metamorphic and Stratigraphic Records |
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Tectonophysics
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Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Seismology Volcanology, Geochemistry and Petrology |
| Convener: |
Uwe Martens Stanford University 450 Serra Mall, Bldg 320 Stanford, CA, USA 6508044061 umartens@stanford.edu Antonio García-Casco Granada University ESP agcasco@ugr.es |
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| Description: | This session is devoted to further understanding the convoluted tectonic evolution of the Caribbean plate and its interactions with the North American and South American plates. The session aims at integrating new data from all fields of geophysics, geochemistry, and geology in an actualistic paleogeographic and geodynamic model for the Caribbean plate that accounts for its current tectonic configuration. Contributions on both ancient and active tectonic processes are welcome, as well as new work on sutures, divergent margins, strike-slip boundaries, sedimentary basins, development of arcs, evolution of spreading centers, and terrane transferal, among others. This session will include, but not be limited to, scientific results from IGCP Project 546 “Subduction Zones of the Caribbean”. Therefore contributions on current and fossil subduction zones in the Caribbean area are especially encouraged. |