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This publication gives an overview about the geological structure of Central America, which is divided into two large units: Northern Central America and Southern Central America. They differ completely from each other in geological history and structure.
1. Introduction 1
2. Morphotectonic features of Central America 8
3. Northern Central America 22
4. Southern Central America 109
5. The volcanic ranges and plateaus 176
6. Seismic activity 262
7. Gravity field 276
8. Plate tectonics 279
9. Deposits 293
10. Maps 324
References 330
Author Index 357
Locality Index 363
Subject Index 367