Tectonic Evolution of the Southern Appalachian Mountains—400 Million Years Ago
Summary
400 Million Years Ago—Iapetus Ocean Narrows during Subduction. Oceanic sediments and volcanic islands were at times added to the edge of North America.
Tags
plate tectonics
geology
geologic resources division
southern appalachian mountains
tectonic evolution
million years
iapetus ocean
oceanic sediments
north america
national parks gallery
high resolution
Date
2019
Source
National Parks Gallery
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication