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This chapter presents an abridged description of the geology of Iran covering the following areas:
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Stratigraphy of Iran from Late Precambrian to Quaternary along with a brief introduction to various lithostratigraphic formations
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Structural units of Iran, orogenic phases and major faults that played a significant role in the geologic history of the country
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Magmatic activities of Iran including igneous phases, intrusive and extrusive rocks, and classification of ophiolitic complexes
The chapter provides the reader with a good knowledge about general geological characteristics of Iran in an abridged form.
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Ghorbani, M. (2013). A Summary of Geology of Iran. In: The Economic Geology of Iran. Springer Geology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5625-0_2
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