The geodynamical evolution of the Northern Apennines chain (Central Italy): an exploring numerical model

Pauselli, Cristina; Frederico, Costanzo; Braun, Jean

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The geodynamical evolution of the Northern Apennines chain (Central Italy): an exploring numerical model

Date

2004

Authors

Pauselli, Cristina

Frederico, Costanzo

Braun, Jean

Publisher

Elsevier

Abstract

In this paper, 2D thermo-mechanical models with crustal deformation, driven by subduction, are performed to test the geodynamical scenario of a slab-retreat for the Northern Apennines chain (Central Italy). In the models, the lithosphere is regarded as a