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Within-plate zones of concentrated deformation: Tectonic structure and evolution

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A specific category of extremely complex linear within-plate structural zones is described. The state of their art, structure and evolution, abundance in various regions, and geodynamic settings are discussed, and formation models are considered.

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Leonov, M.G. Within-plate zones of concentrated deformation: Tectonic structure and evolution. Geotecton. 46, 389–411 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1134/S0016852112060052

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