ISSN:
1432-1157
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Geosciences
Notes:
Abstract Whether or not there are extensional detachment faults in the Alboran basement can be tested directly because a part of the Alboran Basin is now emerged. These detachments, related to crustal thinning beneath the Alboran Basin, occurred from the Aquitanian to Tortonian. The resulting extensional geometries can be described in general terms. During the Serravalian a considerable southwest extension of the basin took place, accompanied by south-southeast extension in the northern Gibraltar Arc. Other detachments affected by Serravalian extension can be found. The spreading of the Alboran was nearly coeval with roughly westward migration of the Gibraltar mountain front.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02084917
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