Contents
The Tectonic and Geological Environment
of Coastal South America . . . . . . . . . .
J.N. Kellog and W.U. Mohriak
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Introduction
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The Atlantic Continental Margin
2.1
Physiographic Features . . . . .
2.2
Structural and Stratigraphic Evolution
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The Andean Margin . . . . . . . . . .
3.1
Geomorphology and Active Tectonics
3.2
Tectonic History . . . . . . . . . . . .
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The North Andean and Caribbean Margins
4.1
Geomorphology and Active Tectonics
4.2
Tectonic History
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The Gulf of Honduras . . . .
W.D. Heyman and B. Kjerfve
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydrometeorology and Oceanography
Habitats, Diversity, and Productivity
Coastal Lagoons
Coastal Embayments
Inner Cays . . . .
Mid Lagoon Cays . .
Barrier Reef . . . . .
Open Ocean Environment
Land Use and Economic Activities
1.5
Marine-Protected Areas . . . . . .
1.6
Integrated Coastal Zone Management
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