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Ebinger, Cynthia J., Karner, Garry D., Weissel, Jeffrey K. (1991) Mechanical strength of extended continental lithosphere: Constraints from the Western Rift System, East Africa. Tectonics, 10 (6). 1239-1256 doi:10.1029/91tc00579

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TitleMechanical strength of extended continental lithosphere: Constraints from the Western Rift System, East Africa
JournalTectonics
AuthorsEbinger, Cynthia J.Author
Karner, Garry D.Author
Weissel, Jeffrey K.Author
Year1991 (December)Volume10
Issue6
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union (AGU)
DOIdoi:10.1029/91tc00579Search in ResearchGate
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Full ReferenceEbinger, Cynthia J., Karner, Garry D., Weissel, Jeffrey K. (1991) Mechanical strength of extended continental lithosphere: Constraints from the Western Rift System, East Africa. Tectonics, 10 (6). 1239-1256 doi:10.1029/91tc00579
Plain TextEbinger, Cynthia J., Karner, Garry D., Weissel, Jeffrey K. (1991) Mechanical strength of extended continental lithosphere: Constraints from the Western Rift System, East Africa. Tectonics, 10 (6). 1239-1256 doi:10.1029/91tc00579
In(1991, December) Tectonics Vol. 10 (6) American Geophysical Union (AGU)

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