opening of the indian ocean by l.a. lawver, m.f. coffin, l.m. gahagan, d.a. campbell, and j.-y....
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Opening of the Indian OceanBy
L.A. Lawver,
M.F. Coffin,
L.M. Gahagan,
D.A. Campbell,
and J.-Y. Royer
2000, University of Texas Institute for Geophysics
August 10, 2000
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The following animationis an abbreviated version,showing reconstructions every 30 million years.
The original animation shows reconstructions from 200 to 0 Ma,
every 1 million years.
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PLATES 2000 UTIG
JurassicLate Toarcian
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PLATES 2000 UTIG
JurassicKimmeridgian
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PLATES 2000 UTIG
CretaceousEarly Aptian
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PLATES 2000 UTIG
CretaceousTuronian
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PLATES 2000 UTIG
PaleogeneEarly Selandian
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PLATES 2000 UTIG
PaleogeneLate Rupelian
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PLATES 2000 UTIG
Quaternary
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We wish to thank the PLATES’ sponsorsfor their support:
Conoco, Elf, Exxon-Mobil, Norsk Hydro, and Statoil.
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For more information, contact:Lisa M. Gahagan
Institute for Geophysics4412 Spicewood Springs Rd., Bldg. 600
Austin, TX 78759