Geodetic constraints on active tectonics of the Western Mediterranean: Implications for the kinematics and dynamics of the Nubia-Eurasia plate boundary zone

Geodetic constraints on active tectonics of the Western Mediterranean: Implications for the kinematics and dynamics of the Nubia-Eurasia plate boundary zone

We present GPS observations in Morocco and adjacent areas of Spain from 15 continuous (CGPS) and 31 survey-mode (SGPS) sites extending from the stable part of the Nubian plate to central Spain. We determine a robust velocity field for the W Mediterranean that we use to constrain models for the Iberi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of geodynamics 2010-04, Vol.49 (3), p.123-129
Hauptverfasser: Vernant, Philippe, Fadil, Abdelali, Mourabit, Taoufik, Ouazar, Driss, Koulali, Achraf, Davila, Jose Martin, Garate, Jorge, McClusky, Simon, Reilinger, Robert
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Sprache:eng
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Active tectonics
Alboran domain
Continental dynamics
Earth Sciences
Environmental Sciences
Geophysics
Global Changes
GPS
Physics
Sciences of the Universe
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Zusammenfassung:We present GPS observations in Morocco and adjacent areas of Spain from 15 continuous (CGPS) and 31 survey-mode (SGPS) sites extending from the stable part of the Nubian plate to central Spain. We determine a robust velocity field for the W Mediterranean that we use to constrain models for the Iberia-Nubia plate boundary. South of the High Atlas Mountain system, GPS motions are consistent with Nubia plate motions from prior geodetic studies. We constrain shortening in the Atlas system to
ISSN:0264-3707
DOI:10.1016/j.jog.2009.10.007