Stratigraphy, structure, and tectonic evolution of the Himalayan fold‐thrust belt in western Nepal

G. DeCelles, Peter; M. Robinson, Delores; Quade, Jay; P. Ojha, T.; N. Garzione, Carmala; Copeland, Peter; Nath Upreti, Bishal

doi:10.1029/2000tc001226

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Stratigraphy, structure, and tectonic evolution of the Himalayan fold‐thrust belt in western Nepal

Published in Tectonics • Aug 1, 2001

Authors:

Peter G. DeCelles

Delores M. Robinson

Jay Quade

Abstract

Regional mapping, stratigraphic study, and 40 Ar/ 39 Ar geochronology provide the basis for an incremental restoration of the Himalayan fold‐thrust belt in western Nepal. Tectonostratigraphic zonation developed in other regions of the Himalaya is applicable, with minor modifications, in western Nepa...

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Geology

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Fold and thrust belt

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