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Space Geodetic Observations of Nazca-South America Convergence Across the Central Andes
Science
  • Edmundo Norabuena, University of Miami
  • Lisa Leffler-Griffin, Northwestern University
  • Ailin Mao, University of Miami
  • Timothy H. Dixon, University of Miami
  • Seth Stein, Northwestern University
  • I. Selwyn Sacks, Carnegie Institute of Washington
  • Leonidas Ocola, Instituto Geofisico del Peru
  • Michael Ellis, University of Memphis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1998
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.279.5349.358
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Abstract

Space geodetic data recorded rates and directions of motion across the convergent boundary zone between the oceanic Nazca and continental South American plates in Peru and Bolivia. Roughly half of the overall convergence, about 30 to 40 millimeters per year, accumulated on the locked plate interface and can be released in future earthquakes. About 10 to 15 millimeters per year of crustal shortening occurred inland at the sub-Andean foreland fold and thrust belt, indicating that the Andes are continuing to build. Little (5 to 10 millimeters per year) along-trench motion of coastal forearc slivers was observed, despite the oblique convergence.

Citation / Publisher Attribution

Science, v. 279, issue 5349, p. 358-362

Citation Information
Edmundo Norabuena, Lisa Leffler-Griffin, Ailin Mao, Timothy H. Dixon, et al.. "Space Geodetic Observations of Nazca-South America Convergence Across the Central Andes" Science Vol. 279 Iss. 5349 (1998) p. 358 - 362
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/timothydixon/147/