Title
Preview
Contributing Institution
Maine Geological Survey
Document Type
Image
Identifier
2971
Description
Subduction occurs in the Iapetus Ocean forming volcanic arcs. Volcanic arcs and microcontinents collide with Laurentia. The Taconic Orogony. (500 - 400 m.y.a)
Supplemental Rights
Credit must be given to the photographer and the Maine Geological Survey when this photo is displayed, reproduced, distributed and/or used in derivative works.
Keywords
education; outreach; CREST; figure; taconic orogony; subduction; volcanic arcs; microcontinents; laurentia; iapetus ocean