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Peer reviewedPratt, David – Journal of Scientific Exploration, 2000
Discusses the challenges confronting plate tectonics. Presents evidence that contradicts continental drift, seafloor spreading, and subduction. Reviews problems posed by vertical tectonic movements. (Contains 242 references.) (DDR)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Oceanography, Physical Geography
Peer reviewedKlitgord, K. K.; Schlee, J. S. – Journal of Geological Education, 1986
Offers explanations on the origin of the North American Atlantic continental margin. Provides an analysis and illustrations of structural and strategraphic elements of cross sections of the Atlantic continental margin. Also explains the operations and applications of seismic-relection profiles in studying ocean areas. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Geology, Higher Education, Oceanography
Lisitzin, Alexandre P. – 1986
Designed to serve as a complement to the Unesco Technical Papers in Marine Science, this report concentrates on theoretical and practical problems of geological mapping of the sea floor. An introduction is given to geological mapping procedures at continental margins as well as some practical recommendations taking as an example the African region…
Descriptors: Cartography, Foreign Countries, Geology, International Cooperation
