An overview of the Cenozoic tectonic and magmatic evolution of Sonora, northwestern Mexico

Abstract

Cenozoic rocks are widely distributed in Sonora, with igneous rocks being the most abundant, followed by clastic rock. Metamorphic rocks, even though minor, have great significance in the geologic history of this area… in order to continue, download the full paper in PDF.

Keywords

• Stratigraphy, subduction, distension, Cenozoic, Sonora, Mexico.