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Samant, H., Pundalik, A., D'souza, J., Sheth, H. (2017) Geology of the Elephanta Island fault zone, western Indian rifted margin, and its significance for understanding the Panvel flexure. Journal of Earth System Science, 126, article 9 [ doi.org/10.1007/s12040-016-0793-8 ].

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Original EntrySamant, H., Pundalik, A., D'souza, J., Sheth, H. (2017) Geology of the Elephanta Island fault zone, western Indian rifted margin, and its significance for understanding the Panvel flexure. Journal of Earth System Science, 126, article 9 [ doi.org/10.1007/s12040-016-0793-8 ].
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Full ReferenceSamant, H., Pundalik, A., D'souza, J., Sheth, H. (2017) Geology of the Elephanta Island fault zone, western Indian rifted margin, and its significance for understanding the Panvel flexure. Journal of Earth System Science, 126, article 9 [ doi.org/10.1007/s12040-016-0793-8 ].
Plain TextSamant, H., Pundalik, A., D'souza, J., Sheth, H. (2017) Geology of the Elephanta Island fault zone, western Indian rifted margin, and its significance for understanding the Panvel flexure. Journal of Earth System Science, 126, article 9 [ doi.org/10.1007/s12040-016-0793-8 ].

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Elephanta Island, Raigad District, Konkan Division, Maharashtra, India

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Elephanta Island, Raigad District, Konkan Division, Maharashtra, Indiaⓘ Ankaramite, ⓘ Basalt, ⓘ Clinopyroxene Subgroup, ⓘ Dolerite, ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series, ⓘ Glass, ⓘ Magnetite, ⓘ Picrite, ⓘ Plagioclase, ⓘ Quartz, ⓘ Spinel

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