Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America
Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America is a research topic within Geophysics. Science Explorer counts 11k research works in it since 1950. 6.4% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers focuses on the geodynamic processes, tectonic evolution, and crustal deformation in the Northern Andes and Caribbean region. It covers topics such as subduction, plate kinematics, foreland basin development, orogenic wedge advance, and seismicity. The research also explores the role of detrital zircon in understanding sedimentation patterns and provides insights into the geological history of the area.
- Andean Geodynamics
- Caribbean Plate Boundary
- Subduction
- Tectonic Evolution
- Crustal Deformation
- Foreland Basin
- Plate Kinematics
- Orogenic Wedge
- Seismicity
- Detrital Zircon
- Research works
- 11k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 675 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 6.4% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +19% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America research?
By volume, Colombia and the United States publish the most (230 and 226 works in 2022–2025).
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México publishes the most Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America research, followed by Universidad Nacional de Colombia and National University of San Marcos.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico 54 works
- 2 Universidad Nacional de ColombiaColombia 46 works
- 3 National University of San MarcosPeru 35 works
- 4 Colombian Geological SurveyColombia 27 works
- 5 Industrial University of SantanderColombia 15 works
- 6 University of ChileChile 13 works
- 7 University of CaldasColombia 12 works
- 8 Ecopetrol (Colombia)Colombia 11 works
- 9 Universidad Técnica de ManabíEcuador 10 works
- 10 Universidad Complutense de MadridSpain 10 works
Who are the leading researchers in Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America include Peter G. DeCelles and George E. Gehrels.
- 1 Peter G. DeCelles United States 1.9k citations
- 2 George E. Gehrels United States 1.9k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America research done?
The largest centres of Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America research in 2022–2025 are Bogotá (Colombia), Mexico City (Mexico), Lima (Peru) and Madrid (Spain).
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Bogotá Colombia 123 works
- 2 Mexico City Mexico 79 works
- 3 Lima Peru 66 works
- 4 Madrid Spain 49 works
- 5 Santiago Chile 36 works
- 6 Buenos Aires Argentina 33 works
- 7 Medellín Colombia 21 works
- 8 Quito Ecuador 20 works
- 9 Manizales Colombia 17 works
- 10 Panama City Panama 16 works
Where is the best place to study Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America?
Among universities, judged by research, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Universidad de Salamanca score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico | 68.8 | 5.6% | 38.2× | 54 | +41.5% |
| 2 | Universidad Nacional de ColombiaColombia | 65.7 | 6.3% | 89.6× | 46 | -23.8% |
| 3 | Universidad de SalamancaSpain | 59.2 | 9.8% | 19.9× | 9 | -18.7% |
| 4 | National University of San MarcosPeru | 47.7 | 1.0% | 96.1× | 35 | +19.3% |
| 5 | University of CaldasColombia | 44.3 | 4.6% | 146.2× | 12 | -53.2% |
| 6 | Universidad EAFITColombia | 42.8 | 4.0% | 155.9× | 9 | -20.3% |
| 7 | University of ChileChile | 42.1 | 3.1% | 27.2× | 13 | -58.7% |
| 8 | University of GuayaquilEcuador | 41.1 | 0.0% | 33.9× | 8 | +284.1% |
| 9 | Industrial University of SantanderColombia | 38.3 | 0.8% | 117.6× | 15 | +1.9% |
| 10 | Universidad Técnica de ManabíEcuador | 33.6 | 0.0% | 49.5× | 10 | — |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 19% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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