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Eldridge M. Moores is an American geologist whose work focused on structural geology, tectonics, and the origin and emplacement of ophiolites, fragments of oceanic lithosphere preserved on land. His research connected field observations of rocks and faults with plate-tectonic interpretations of mountain belts, especially in western North America. He also worked in university teaching and public communication of geoscience.
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What are Eldridge M. Moores's ophiolite studies known for?
Moores helped establish ophiolites as remnants of ancient oceanic crust and mantle found on land. His work connected field geology with the development of plate-tectonic theory.
Where did Eldridge Moores conduct important ophiolite research?
His postdoctoral research focused on the Vourinos Ophiolite Complex in northern Greece. He later studied ophiolites and tectonic regions in places including Cyprus, Pakistan, and the western United States.
What was the SWEAT hypothesis associated with Moores?
SWEAT stands for Southwest United States-East Antarctica, a proposed ancient continental connection. Moores presented the hypothesis in 1991 as part of his work on pre-Pangaea supercontinents and Rodinia.
Which books did Eldridge Moores co-author?
Moores co-authored Structural Geology, published in 1992, and Tectonics, published in 1995. He was also a professor emeritus at the University of California, Davis.
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