From plate convergence to oblique rifting : geologic excursions in Baja California Sur, México / edited by Scott E.K. Bennett, Michael H. Darin, Genaro Martínez Gutiérrez.
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Boulder, Colorado : The Geological Society of America, 2026. |
| Description | 1 online resource (viii, 152 pages) : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white, and colour). |
| Supplemental Content | GeoScienceWorld |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Bennett, Scott E. K., editor. |
| Other author/creator | Darin, Michael H., editor. |
| Other author/creator | Martínez Gutiérrez, Genaro, editor. |
| Other author/creator | Geological Society of America. Cordilleran Section, issuing body. |
| Series | Field guide (Geological Society of America) ; 76 Field guide (Geological Society of America) ; 76. |
| Summary | The five geologic excursions described in this volume provide field-based perspectives on the long-term evolution of the Baja California peninsula and adjacent Gulf of California. By integrating observations across multiple disciplines and time scales, these trips illustrate how tectonics, magmatism, sedimentation, and climate have interacted to shape the landscapes and ecosystems of northwestern Mexico. Together, the excursions highlight the scientific value of southern Baja California as a key region for understanding plate-boundary evolution, landscape evolution, and links between geology and ecosystems. This volume serves as a resource for amateur and professional geologists who are interested in visiting key geologic sites in southern Baja California, and will inspire future interest and ideas in geologic research along the peninsula. |
| General note | At foot of title: The Geological Society of America, Cordilleran Section. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Access restriction | Part of the resource is open access. |
| Spec. audience char. | Specialized. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on May 7, 2026). |
| Issued in other form | Print version : 9780813700762 |
| ISBN | 9780813756769 (ebook) : |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |