Atlantic Shield
The Atlantic Shield is a large geological shield located in eastern South America. The shield is made up of the cratons of , São Francisco, and Río de la Plata.[1]
References[]
- ^ Orme, Antony R. (2007). "The Tectonic Framework of South America". In Veblen, Thomas T.; Young, Kenneth R.; Orme, Anthony R. (eds.). Physical Geography of South America. Oxford University Press. pp. 3–7.
Categories:
- Cratons
- Regions of South America
- Geology of Argentina
- Geology of Brazil
- Geology of Uruguay
- Geology of South America
- Natural history of South America
- Precambrian South America
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