Emplacement mechanisms of nappes and thrust sheets /
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| Author / Creator: | Merle, O. (Olivier) |
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| Imprint: | Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers, c1998. |
| Description: | viii, 159 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Petrology and structural geology. v. 9 |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/3666503 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. The Concept Of Thrusting. 1.1. Nappes, Overthrusts And Fold-Nappes. 1.2. Thick And Thin-Skinned Thrusting. 1.3. Ramp And Flat Geometry. 1.4. The Concept Of Displacement. 1.5. The Measurement Of Displacement
- 2. Background. 2.1. Historical Overview Of The Discovery Of Nappes. 2.2. The Question Of Emplacement Mechanisms
- 3. Mechanics. 3.1. The Mechanical Paradox. 3.2. Resolution Of The Mechanical Paradox. 3.3. Composite Models. 3.4. The Role Of Erosion. 3.5. Classification Of Emplacement Mechanisms
- 4. Kinematics. 4.1. The Kinematics Approach. 4.2. Theoretical And Experimental Strain Patterns. 4.3. Displacement Trajectory. 4.4. Folding. 4.5. Emergent Ramp. 4.6. Lateral Ramps
- 5. A Few Examples From The Alpine Chain. 5.1. The Internal Zone: Crustal Stacking And Basement Nappes. 5.2. The Helvetic Nappes: Extrusion, Spreading And Ductile Gliding. 5.3. The Pre-Alps: Rigid Gliding. 5.4. Molasses: Testimony To Crustal Thickening. 5.5. The Jura: A Fold And Thrust Belt. 5.6. The Southern Alps: Rear Compression.
