Geodynamic Processes in the Andes of Central Chile and Argentina

SEPÚLVEDA, S., GIAMBIAGI, L., MOREIRAS; S.M., PINTO, L., TUNIK; M., HOKE, G., FARÍAS, M.

Geological Society of London

Año: 2015 p. 457

978-1-86239-653-1

The Andes, the world largest non-collisional orogen, is considered the paradigm for geodynamic processes associated to the convergence of an oceanic plate below a continental plate margin. In the framework of UNESCO-sponsored IGCP 586-Y project, this Special Publication includes state-of-the art reviews and original articles from a multidisciplinary perspective that investigate on the complex interactions of tectonics and surface processes in the subduction-related orogen of the Andes of central Chile and Argentina (ca. 27-39ºS). In this introduction, the geological context of the transition from flat slab to normal subduction angles, where this book is focused, is provided, along with a brief description of the book contributions ranging from internal geodynamics and tectonics, quaternary tectonics and related geohazards, to landscape evolution of this unique segment of the Andes.