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

Date

2010

Authors

Vernant, P.
Fadil, Abdelali
Mourabit, Taoufik
Ouazar, D.
Koulali, A.
Davila, J.M.
Garate, Jorge
McClusky, Simon
Reilinger, Robert

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Pergamon-Elsevier Ltd

Abstract

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

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Keywords: deformation; geodesy; geodynamics; GPS; kinematics; plate boundary; plate motion; subduction zone; tectonic plate; tectonics; Alboran Sea; Atlas Mountains; Eurasia; High Atlas; Mediterranean Sea; Morocco; Nubia; Rif; Strait of Gibraltar Active tectonics; Alboran domain; Continental dynamics; GPS

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Journal of Geodynamics

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