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Benz, H. M., McCarthy, J. (1994) Evidence for an upper mantle low velocity zone beneath the southern Basin and Range-Colorado Plateau transition zone. Geophysical Research Letters, 21 (7) 509-512 doi:10.1029/93gl01660

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TitleEvidence for an upper mantle low velocity zone beneath the southern Basin and Range-Colorado Plateau transition zone
JournalGeophysical Research Letters
AuthorsBenz, H. M.Author
McCarthy, J.Author
Year1994 (April 1)Volume21
Issue7
PublisherAmerican Geophysical Union (AGU)
DOIdoi:10.1029/93gl01660Search in ResearchGate
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Full ReferenceBenz, H. M., McCarthy, J. (1994) Evidence for an upper mantle low velocity zone beneath the southern Basin and Range-Colorado Plateau transition zone. Geophysical Research Letters, 21 (7) 509-512 doi:10.1029/93gl01660
Plain TextBenz, H. M., McCarthy, J. (1994) Evidence for an upper mantle low velocity zone beneath the southern Basin and Range-Colorado Plateau transition zone. Geophysical Research Letters, 21 (7) 509-512 doi:10.1029/93gl01660
In(1994, April) Geophysical Research Letters Vol. 21 (7) American Geophysical Union (AGU)

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