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Evidence from the Troodos Massif for the origin of the ocean floor is discussed and a detailed model formulated.
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GASS, I., SMEWING, J. Intrusion, Extrusion and Metamorphism at Constructive Margins: Evidence from the Troodos Massif, Cyprus. Nature 242, 26–29 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1038/242026a0
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