Title: Geology of the Cordilleran Orogen in Canada /
Authors: Gabrielse, H.; Yorath, C. J.; Geological Survey of Canada; Decade of North American Geology Project.
Publisher: Geological Survey of Canada,
Year: 1992
Subjects: Orogeny Canada, Western.; Geology Canada, Western.; Geology, Stratigraphic
Contents: Tectonic framework -- Paleomagnetism: review and tectonic implications -- Precambrian basement rocks of the Canadian Cordillera -- Middle Proterozoic assemblages -- Upper Proterozoic assemblages -- Cambrian to Middle Devonian assemblages -- Upper Devonian to Middel Jurassic assemblages -- Upper Jurassic to Paleogene assemblages -- Neogene assemblages -- Physiographic evolution of the Canadian Cordillera -- Quaternary glaciation and sedimentation -- Modern plate tectonic regime of the continental margin of western Canada -- Volcanic regimes -- Plutonic regimes -- Metamorphism -- Structural styles -- Tectonic synthesis -- Regional metallogeny -- Energy and ground resouces of the Canadian Cordillera -- Natural hazards.