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Maya Block
Tectonic block under the Yucatan Peninsula / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Maya Block, also known as the Maya Terrane, Yucatan Block, or Yucatan–Chiapas Block, is a physiographic or geomorphic region and tectonic or crustal block in the southernmost portion of the North American Plate.
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Maya Block
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![]() Maya Block / detail of 2006 map by French & Schenk / via USGS | |
Coordinates: 20°N 89°W / 20; -89 | |
Location | Belize, northern Guatemala, southeastern Mexico1 |
Part of | North American Plate |
Geology | tectonic or crustal block |
Area | |
• Total | 233,130 sq mi (603,800 km2)1 |
Dimensions | |
• Length | 760 mi (1,220 km)1 |
• Width | 450 mi (720 km)1 |
1 Data for most commonly accepted extension as per sec. 'Extent' of this article. |
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