Geologists reveal the Americas collided millions of years earlier than thought

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Volcanic rocks in Colombia are rewriting the timeline of the collision between Central and South America. Their magnetic signatures show that major tectonic deformation had already weakened by the late Miocene, suggesting the most intense collision occurred earlier than previousl

Volcanic rocks in Colombia are rewriting the timeline of the collision between Central and South America. Their magnetic signatures show that major tectonic deformation had already weakened by the late Miocene, suggesting the most intense collision occurred earlier than previousl This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by sciencedaily.com. Read the full original at the source link below.

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