Franciscan Complex Ideas - New Perspectives on California Geology and Plate Tectonics
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Overview
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Explore groundbreaking geological theories about California's Franciscan Complex through this 46-minute lecture by Utrecht University Geology Professor Douwe van Hinsbergen. Discover innovative perspectives on the relationships between the Franciscan Complex, the Farallon Plate, and the Caribbean Plate as van Hinsbergen presents cutting-edge research that challenges conventional understanding of these major geological formations. Learn how new interpretations of plate tectonics and subduction processes are reshaping our knowledge of California's complex geological history and the broader Pacific region's tectonic evolution.
Syllabus
Douwe van Hinsbergen - Franciscan Complex Ideas
Taught by
Nick Zentner