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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)

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Keywords

education; outreach; CREST; figure; taconic orogony; subduction; volcanic arcs; microcontinents; laurentia; iapetus ocean

 
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