Cenozoic orogenic evolution of the Southern Central Andes (32-36ºS).

GIAMBIAGI, L. B.; MESCUA, J. F.; BECHIS, F.; HOKE, G.D.; SURIANO, J.; SPAGNOTTO, S.; MOREIRAS, S.M.; LOSSADA, A.; MAZZITELLI, M.; TOURAL DAPOZA, R.; FOLGUERA, A.; MARDONEZ, D.; PAGANO, S.

Growth of the Southern Andes

Springer

Año: 2016; p. 63 - 98

AbstractThis review explores the complex interactions of endogenic and exogenic processes in the segment of the Andes that straddle a transition from flat slab to normal subduction (32°-36°S). This segment shows remarkable along-strike variations in topographic uplift, structural elevation, amount and rate of shortening, and crustal root geometry. In the flat-slab segment, high elevations, several tectonic provinces and the lack of active volcanism characterize the orogen. Deformation and uplift advanced to the east, together with arc-related magmatic activity, sequentially uplifting the Principal Cordillera (20 to ~8 Ma), the Frontal Cordillera (12 to 5 Ma), the Precordillera (