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Geological Wonders of Cuba: A Comprehensive Overview

Delve into the captivating geology of Cuba in this in-depth study, covering geological history, tectonic units, mineral resources, and more. Discover the island's rich landscapes and natural resources, from mineral waters to oil and gas deposits. Explore the intriguing tectonic units like the Northern Foldbelt and Guaniguanico terrane, and learn about the region's stratigraphy and metamorphic terranes. Unravel the geological evolution of Cuba, from the Paleogene volcanic arc to the Synorogenic Basins, providing valuable insights into the island's geological heritage. Witness the geological marvels that make Cuba a unique destination for alien planetologists.

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Geological Wonders of Cuba: A Comprehensive Overview

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  1. Overview of the Geology of Cuba Overview of the Geology of Cuba Manuel A. Iturralde-Vinent Cuban Academy of Sciences Manuel A. Iturralde-Vinent Cuban Academy of Sciences

  2. 1869 Geological research and cartography in Cuba started in the second half of the XIX Century FIRST GEOLOGICAL MAP

  3. The origin of the island have been explained according to the theories of Geosyncline, Continental Drift, Oceanization, Tectonic Layering, Earth Expansion, Surge Tectonics and several models of Plate Tectonics.

  4. IfalienplanetologistseverlandonEarth, itwillbe in Cuba IfalienplanetologistseverlandonEarth, itwillbe in Cuba

  5. Main natural resources of the territory

  6. WATER DEPOSITS Mineral waters UNDERGROUND KARSTIC BASINS LIMITED UNDERGROUND WATERS HOT SPRINGS

  7. Oil and Gas Gulf of Mexico prospecting area OIL AND GAS Dense crude oil belt

  8. Industrial minerals MARBLES, QUARTZ & QUARTZ SANDS, BARITE, CLAY MINERALS, ZEOLITE, SEMIPRECIOUS MINERALS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SOIL.

  9. Base Metals

  10. Landscapes

  11. Cuban has a complex geology

  12. With four main tectonic units

  13. The Northern Foldbelt and the Guaniguanicoterrane GUANIGUANICO NORTHERN FOLDBELT

  14. The stratigraphy of the Northern Foldbelt and Guaniguanico POST OROGENIC FOREDEEP CONTINENTAL MARGIN

  15. Cross section of the Northern Foldbelt

  16. Caribeana metamorphic terranes

  17. Stratigraphy of Caribeana POST OROGENIC SUBDUCTION /EXHUMATION CONTINENTAL MARGIN

  18. ´ ´ Caribeana LowerCretaceouspaleogeography Location of the Caribeana submarine platform

  19. Allochthonous Ophiolites

  20. Camaguey: Ophiolite melange and Ophiolites

  21. The subduction melange: Blocks of HP/LT rocks Some of this rocks are dated as 120 Ma.

  22. The allochthonous volcanic arcs

  23. The cretaceous volcanic arc in central cuba

  24. THE PALEOGENE VOLCANIC ARC

  25. Synorogenic basins NORTHERN FOLDBELT GUANIGUANICO TERRANE PIGGYBACK BASINS

  26. THE STRATIGRAPHY OF THE FOREDEEP IN GUANIGUANICO

  27. K SYNOROGENIC BASINS Onto the volcanics and mafic-ultramafic rocks Pg K

  28. Latest Eocene to Recent BASINS UPLIFT

  29. The evolution continues 2008 1941 2009 1955 - 1997 LOST

  30. VII International EarthScienceConvention April 2017, La Habana www.cubacienciasdelatierra.com

  31. The Caribbean Today (Holocene)

  32. THE SYNOROGENIC BASINS Olistostromes between the volcanics thrust front and the underlying mafic-ultramafic allochthon.

  33. OLISTOSTROME LA PICOTA

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