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Sveconorwegian Orogen
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Sveconorwegian Orogen

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    The younger Sveconorwegian is a north–south-trending orogenic belt that developed between 1.2 billion and 850 million years ago. It occupies southern Norway and the adjacent area of southwestern Sweden between Oslo (Norway) and Gothenburg (Sweden). On its northern side it has been reactivated almost beyond recognition within…

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    The younger Sveconorwegian is a north–south-trending orogenic belt that developed between 1.2 billion and 850 million years ago. It occupies southern Norway and the adjacent area of southwestern Sweden between Oslo (Norway) and Gothenburg (Sweden). On its northern side it has been reactivated almost beyond recognition within…

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