Role of strike-slip faulting in the tectonic evolution of the Antarctic Peninsula
The Antarctic Peninsula Mesozoic magmatic arc has had a long history of dextral, strike-slip deformation. The deformation was initially associated with the development of a wide accretionary complex, by the migration of fore-arc slivers, and the formation and inversion of a thick fore-arc basin succession. It also formed an important component within major shear zones in the arc, and may have controlled the formation of sedimentary basins in the back-arc region. Although some transcurrent motion within the fore-arc region was related to a component of oblique subduction, the main movement occurred during the breakup of Gondwanaland and the formation of a major transtensional rift system. A new reconstruction for this part of Gondwanaland is presented taking this transcurrent motion into consideration.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're okay with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.AcceptRead more
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.