[HTML][HTML] Orogenic architecture of the Mediterranean region and kinematic reconstruction of its tectonic evolution since the Triassic
The basins and orogens of the Mediterranean region ultimately result from the opening of
oceans during the early break-up of Pangea since the Triassic, and their subsequent …
oceans during the early break-up of Pangea since the Triassic, and their subsequent …
Structural and tectono-stratigraphic review of the Sicilian orogen and new insights from analogue modeling
Abstract The Apennines-Sicilian-Maghrebian fold-and-thrust belt originated from the
subduction of the Alpine Tethys and the later collision of drifted continental blocks against …
subduction of the Alpine Tethys and the later collision of drifted continental blocks against …
Paleomagnetic Evidence for Pre‐21 Ma Independent Drift of South Sardinia From North Sardinia‐Corsica:“Greater Iberia” Versus Europe
It is unanimously acknowledged that the Corsica‐Sardinia microplate rotated
counterclockwise (CCW) by 40–50° between 21 and 15 Ma, synchronous with Liguro …
counterclockwise (CCW) by 40–50° between 21 and 15 Ma, synchronous with Liguro …
[HTML][HTML] Transfer zones in Mediterranean back-arc regions and tear faults
Slab tearing induces localized deformations in the overriding plates of subduction zones
and transfer zones accommodating differential retreat in back-arc regions. Because the …
and transfer zones accommodating differential retreat in back-arc regions. Because the …
Thermal and structural modeling of the Scillato wedge-top basin source-to-sink system: Insights into the Sicilian fold-and-thrust belt evolution (Italy)
Temperature-dependent clay mineral assemblages, vitrinite reflectance, and one-
dimensional (1-D) thermal and three-dimensional (3-D) geological modeling of a Neogene …
dimensional (1-D) thermal and three-dimensional (3-D) geological modeling of a Neogene …
Significance of northern Andes terrane extrusion and genesis of the interandean valley: Paleomagnetic evidence from the “Ecuadorian orocline”
GPS data suggest that the NW South America corner forms a semi‐rigid block drifting NE‐
ward along the regional dextral strike‐slip faults that bound an oceanic terrane accreted in …
ward along the regional dextral strike‐slip faults that bound an oceanic terrane accreted in …
3D structural modeling and restoration of the Apennine-Maghrebian chain in Sicily: Application for non-cylindrical fold-and-thrust belts
Thirteen seismic reflection profiles and field observations have been used to build a three-
dimensional watertight geological model of the sub-surface architecture of the Trapanese …
dimensional watertight geological model of the sub-surface architecture of the Trapanese …
Elusive active faults in a low strain rate region (Sicily, Italy): Hints from a multidisciplinary land-to-sea approach
Abstract Low Strain Rate regions (LSRrs), ie, areas undergoing tectonic deformation at rates
of 1 mm/yr or less, often host important cities and highly vulnerable anthropogenic assets …
of 1 mm/yr or less, often host important cities and highly vulnerable anthropogenic assets …
First pre‐miocene paleomagnetic data from the calabrian block document a 160 post‐late jurassic CCW rotation as a consequence of left‐lateral shear along Alpine …
The Calabrian block, along with Alboran, Kabylies, and Peloritani form isolated and
enigmatic igneous/metamorphic terranes (AlKaPeCa) stacked over the Meso‐Cenozoic …
enigmatic igneous/metamorphic terranes (AlKaPeCa) stacked over the Meso‐Cenozoic …
Active north-vergent thrusting in the northern Sicily continental margin in the frame of the quaternary evolution of the Sicilian collisional system
A three-stage evolution has characterized the Sicilian Fold and Thrust Belt (SFTB) during the
last 15 My: two main thin-skinned shortening events involving mainly Meso-Cenozoic …
last 15 My: two main thin-skinned shortening events involving mainly Meso-Cenozoic …