A mechanical model for the reactivation of compartmental faults in basement thrust sheets, Muzelle region, Western Alps

Journal of the Geological Society

Volumn 154, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 123-128

  Wibberley, C A J ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

^b UNIV MONTPELLIER   (France)

Author keywords

Compression tectonics; Pelvoux Massif; Strike slip faults

Indexed keywords

ALPINE OROGENY; COMPRESSION; FAULT; REACTIVATION; THRUST;

FRANCE, ALPS;

EID: 0030848191     PISSN: 00167649     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1144/gsjgs.154.1.0123     Document Type: Article

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