Age and stratigraphic relationships of pre- and syn-rift volcanic deposits in the northern Puertecitos Volcanic Province, Baja California, Mexico

• Published in: Journal of volcanology and geothermal research Vol. 93; no. 1; pp. 1 - 30
• Main Authors: Nagy, Elizabeth A, Grove, Marty, Stock, Joann M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.11.1999
• Subjects: [formula omitted] geochronology; Gulf Extensional Province; lava flow; Puertecitos Volcanic Province; pyroclastic flow deposit; volcaniclastic deposit; Gulf Extensional Province; Puertecitos Volcanic Province; 40 Ar/ 39 Ar geochronology; lava flow; volcaniclastic deposit; pyroclastic flow deposit

Geologic mapping of volcanic strata of the northern Puertecitos Volcanic Province (PVP) in northeastern Baja California, Mexico, performed in conjunction with 40 Ar/ 39 Ar analysis and petrochemical study, documents the Miocene geologic history of a well-preserved volcanic succession within the nort...