Atlantic Shield Explained

The Atlantic Shield is a large geological shield located in eastern South America. The shield is made up of the cratons of São Luís, São Francisco, Luís Alves and Río de la Plata.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Orme. Antony R.. Thomas T. . Veblen. Kenneth R. . Young. Anthony R.. Orme. Thomas T. Veblen. The Tectonic Framework of South America. Physical Geography of South America . limited. 3–7. 2007. Oxford University Press. 978-0-19-531341-3 .

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