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Kinematics of the Isfjorden-Ymerbukta Fault Zone: A dextral oblique-thrust ramp in the Tertiary fold-thrust belt of Spitsbergen

Alvar Braathen Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, N-7491, Norway
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Steffen Bergh Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, N-7491, Norway
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Frode Karlsen Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, N-7491, Norway
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Harmon Maher Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, N-7491, Norway
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Arild Andresen Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, N-7491, Norway
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Ann-Iren Hansen Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, N-7491, Norway
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Anders Bergvik Geological Survey of Norway, Trondheim, N-7491, Norway
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Pages 227-240 | Published online: 05 Nov 2010

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