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Linkimer, Lepolt; Arroyo, Ivonne G. (2026) Seismotectonics of the Panama Triple Junction region revealed by recent seismicity. Tectonophysics, 926. doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2026.231115

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TitleSeismotectonics of the Panama Triple Junction region revealed by recent seismicity
JournalTectonophysics
AuthorsLinkimer, LepoltAuthor
Arroyo, Ivonne G.Author
Year2026 (March)Volume926
PublisherElsevier BV
DOIdoi:10.1016/j.tecto.2026.231115Search in ResearchGate
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Full ReferenceLinkimer, Lepolt; Arroyo, Ivonne G. (2026) Seismotectonics of the Panama Triple Junction region revealed by recent seismicity. Tectonophysics, 926. doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2026.231115
Plain TextLinkimer, Lepolt; Arroyo, Ivonne G. (2026) Seismotectonics of the Panama Triple Junction region revealed by recent seismicity. Tectonophysics, 926. doi:10.1016/j.tecto.2026.231115
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