Patagonia: A paleozoic continent adrift?

@article{Ramos2008PatagoniaAP,
  title={Patagonia: A paleozoic continent adrift?},
  author={V{\'i}ctor A. Ramos},
  journal={Journal of South American Earth Sciences},
  year={2008},
  volume={26},
  pages={235-251}
}
  • V. Ramos
  • Published 1 November 2008
  • Geology
  • Journal of South American Earth Sciences
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