Title: Simplon fault zone in the western and central Alps: Mechanism of Neogene faulting and folding revisited
Abstract: Research Article| April 01, 2006 Simplon fault zone in the western and central Alps: Mechanism of Neogene faulting and folding revisited Lukas M. Keller; Lukas M. Keller 1Institut für Mineralogie und Petrologie, Free University Berlin, Malteserstrasse 74-100, 12249 Berlin, Germany Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Bernhard Fügenschuh; Bernhard Fügenschuh 2Institut für Geologie und Paläontologie, University Innsbruck, Innrain 52, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Maurus Hess; Maurus Hess 3Geologisch-Paläontologisches Institut, Basel University, Bernoullistrasse 32, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Bernhard Schneider; Bernhard Schneider 3Geologisch-Paläontologisches Institut, Basel University, Bernoullistrasse 32, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Stefan M. Schmid Stefan M. Schmid 3Geologisch-Paläontologisches Institut, Basel University, Bernoullistrasse 32, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Author and Article Information Lukas M. Keller 1Institut für Mineralogie und Petrologie, Free University Berlin, Malteserstrasse 74-100, 12249 Berlin, Germany Bernhard Fügenschuh 2Institut für Geologie und Paläontologie, University Innsbruck, Innrain 52, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria Maurus Hess 3Geologisch-Paläontologisches Institut, Basel University, Bernoullistrasse 32, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland Bernhard Schneider 3Geologisch-Paläontologisches Institut, Basel University, Bernoullistrasse 32, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland Stefan M. Schmid 3Geologisch-Paläontologisches Institut, Basel University, Bernoullistrasse 32, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland Publisher: Geological Society of America Received: 16 Sep 2005 Revision Received: 08 Dec 2005 Accepted: 14 Dec 2005 First Online: 09 Mar 2017 Online ISSN: 1943-2682 Print ISSN: 0091-7613 Geological Society of America Geology (2006) 34 (4): 317–320. https://doi.org/10.1130/G22256.1 Article history Received: 16 Sep 2005 Revision Received: 08 Dec 2005 Accepted: 14 Dec 2005 First Online: 09 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Lukas M. Keller, Bernhard Fügenschuh, Maurus Hess, Bernhard Schneider, Stefan M. Schmid; Simplon fault zone in the western and central Alps: Mechanism of Neogene faulting and folding revisited. Geology 2006;; 34 (4): 317–320. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/G22256.1 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract The Neogene Simplon fault zone is commonly either considered as a transfer zone for dextral strike-slip movements during oblique convergence or as a core complex–type normal fault leading to orogen-parallel extension in the Alps. There is, however, evidence that the Simplon fault zone lacks a southeastward continuation. On the basis of new structural and fission-track data, we propose a model of oblique indentation of a bent Adriatic indenter leading to the formation of a curved continuous wedge of backfolds in the south, not including a southern continuation of the Simplon fault zone. Updoming related to backfolding, followed by erosion, assisted exhumation of amphibolite facies rocks. In the north, indentation led to differential shortening in the footwall and hanging wall. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.
Publication Year: 2006
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
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