Evolution of a passive continental margin: An example
Rifting: Middle Triassic (210Ma) to Early Jurassic (~190Ma)
Drifting: Beginning Early (~190Ma) continuing today.
Rift basins bounded by moderately dipping normal and oblique-slip faults
Inactive rift basins
Seafloor-spreading centers
Producing oceanic crust
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