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This paper is a further one in the series presenting applications of isallo stress analysis to the investigations of the tectonic stresses in various areas of the world. Specific areas in Tanzania (near the East African Rift Valley), in Texas and in Alaska are investigated and a discussion of the tectonic stresses prevalent therein is given.
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Ranken, R.E., Scheidegger, A.E. An application of isallo stress analysis to areas in Tanzania, Texas and Alaska. PAGEOPH 75, 102–116 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00875048
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