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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