Geodynamics of the Latin American Pacific Margin presents a collection of 22 studies by a
multinational group of investigators whose common interest is to better understand the complex
geodynamic processes occurring along the Pacific margin of Latin America and the impact that
these processes have on the local populace. Processes investigated in these papers include the
subduction of buoyant ridges and spreading centers ophiolite emplacement plate margin
truncation forearc deformation mantle convection magma emplacement and associated
continental rifting and the release of energy by great earthquakes as well as slow slip
events. These studies illustrate the vast and varied research opportunities that exist along
the margin and will be a welcome addition to the library of those who are actively
investigating the geodynamics of the Latin American Pacific margin as well as those interested
in the subduction process in general.
