Paleomagnetic evidence for Neogene clockwise tectonic rotations in the central Mojave Desert, California

Research Article| May 01, 1989 Paleomagnetic evidence for Neogene clockwise tectonic rotations in the central Mojave Desert, California Timothy M. Ross; Timothy M. Ross 1Department of Geological Sciences and Institute for Crustal Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Bruce P. Luyendyk; Bruce P. Luyendyk 1Department of Geological Sciences and Institute for Crustal Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Roger B. Haston Roger B. Haston 1Department of Geological Sciences and Institute for Crustal Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (1989) 17 (5): 470–473. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1989)017<0470:PEFNCT>2.3.CO;2 Article history first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Timothy M. Ross, Bruce P. Luyendyk, Roger B. Haston; Paleomagnetic evidence for Neogene clockwise tectonic rotations in the central Mojave Desert, California. Geology 1989;; 17 (5): 470–473. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(1989)017<0470:PEFNCT>2.3.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Paleomagnetic directions from early Miocene volcanic flows indicate that a large part of the central Mojave Desert has been tectonically rotated. Stratigraphic relations and isotopic ages suggest that two separate clockwise rotations have occurred. An early Miocene rotation of 50° ±15.6° is coincident in time and space with opening of the Daggett extensional terrane. A post-early Miocene rotation of 30° to 50° may have affected the Alvord Mountains and the immediate vicinity. This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.