| Title | Paleogeographic evolution of the United States Pacific Northwest during Paleogene time |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 1987 |
| Authors | Heller, Paul L., Rowland W. Tabor, and Christopher A. Suczek |
| Secondary Title | Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences |
| Volume | 24 |
| Number | 8 |
| Pagination | p.1652-1667 |
| Date Published | 08/1987 |
| Call Number | OSU Libraries: Valley Compact QE1 .C35, Electronic Subscription |
| Keywords | general, geology, Pacific Northwest, paleosciences, Yachats Basalt |
| Notes | The period from 66-23.03 million years ago is known as the Paleogene. It is the time when mammals experienced rapid evolution. So did the Pacific Northwest. This article summarizes the recent evolution of the region, from plate collisions to vulcanism, from faulting to sedimentation. |
