The Western Alpine arc: a review and new kinematic model

The arcuate shape of the Western Alps is commonly interpreted to result from collisional, NW-ward indentation of the Adriatic indenter. The radial pattern (${\approx }$180°) of collisional transport directions is difficult to explain, especially in the southern WNW–ESE to E–W striking arc segments....

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Main Authors: Brunsmann, Quentin, Rosenberg, Claudio Luca, Bellahsen, Nicolas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Académie des sciences 2024-03-01
Series:Comptes Rendus. Géoscience
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Online Access:https://comptes-rendus.academie-sciences.fr/geoscience/articles/10.5802/crgeos.253/
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