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f Some Aspects of Crustal Deformation and Subduction Zone Dynamics within the Mediterranean Region.
- Publisher: European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers
- Source: Conference Proceedings, 64th EAGE Conference & Exhibition, May 2002, cp-139-00010
Abstract
The Mediterranean region is populated by two sets of orogenic systems: (1) those that<br>are made up of topographically high mountains that appear to have directly accommodated<br>the continuing convergence of Africa and Eurasia, and (2) those that are made up of<br>topographically low mountains that do not accommodate Africa-Eurasia convergence directly.<br>The latter are characterized by regional-scale extension within the upper plate and typically<br>propagate at high angles to the direction of Europe-Africa convergence.