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Yenisei Ridge

The Yenisei Ridge is a mountainous region in Siberia, Russia, characterized by complex geological structures, including Precambrian metamorphic rocks and Paleozoic sedimentary formations. This region is significant in geology for understanding the tectonic evolution of Siberia, the history of mountain-building events, and the development of mineral resources in the area.

Map showing Siberian region in northern Russia (Yenisei Ridge)
Fig. 1 Map showing Siberian region in northern Russia (Yenisei Ridge)

Source Zonenshain, L. P., & Kuzmin, M. I. (1993). “Tectonics of the Lithosphere Plates of the USSR Territory.” Geotectonics, 27(2), 115-135.

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