Mantle dynamics in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean offers a unique opportunity to study the driving forces of tectonic
deformation within a complex mobile belt. Lithospheric dynamics are affected by slab …
deformation within a complex mobile belt. Lithospheric dynamics are affected by slab …
Aegean tectonics: Strain localisation, slab tearing and trench retreat
We review the geodynamic evolution of the Aegean–Anatolia region and discuss strain
localisation there over geological times. From Late Eocene to Present, crustal deformation in …
localisation there over geological times. From Late Eocene to Present, crustal deformation in …
A geodetic plate motion and Global Strain Rate Model
We present a new global model of plate motions and strain rates in plate boundary zones
constrained by horizontal geodetic velocities. This Global Strain Rate Model (GSRM v. 2.1) …
constrained by horizontal geodetic velocities. This Global Strain Rate Model (GSRM v. 2.1) …
Crustal deformation in the India‐Eurasia collision zone from 25 years of GPS measurements
Abstract The India‐Eurasia collision zone is the largest deforming region on the planet;
direct measurements of present‐day deformation from Global Positioning System (GPS) …
direct measurements of present‐day deformation from Global Positioning System (GPS) …
Present-day kinematics of the Mediterranean: A comprehensive overview of GPS results
JM Nocquet - Tectonophysics, 2012 - Elsevier
I combine recently published GPS results to derive a geodetic horizontal velocity field
consistent at the scale of the Mediterranean and the surrounding Alpine belts. The velocity …
consistent at the scale of the Mediterranean and the surrounding Alpine belts. The velocity …
Surface velocities and strain-rates in the Euro-Mediterranean region from massive GPS data processing
E Serpelloni, A Cavaliere, L Martelli, F Pintori… - Frontiers in Earth …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
In this work we present and discuss new geodetic velocity and strain-rate fields for the Euro-
Mediterranean region obtained from the analysis of continuous GNSS stations. We describe …
Mediterranean region obtained from the analysis of continuous GNSS stations. We describe …
Vertical GPS ground motion rates in the Euro‐Mediterranean region: New evidence of velocity gradients at different spatial scales along the Nubia‐Eurasia plate …
Abstract We use 2.5 to 14 years long position time series from> 800 continuous Global
Positioning System (GPS) stations to study vertical deformation rates in the Euro …
Positioning System (GPS) stations to study vertical deformation rates in the Euro …
The GPS velocity field of the Aegean. New observations, contribution of the earthquakes, crustal blocks model
We calculate and analyse the coordinate time-series of 282 permanent GPS stations located
in Greece and 47 in surrounding countries. The studied period is 2000–2020. The average …
in Greece and 47 in surrounding countries. The studied period is 2000–2020. The average …
Mantle convection in the Middle East: Reconciling Afar upwelling, Arabia indentation and Aegean trench rollback
Abstract The Middle East region represents a key site within the Tethyan domain where
continental break-up, collision, backarc extension and escape tectonics are kinematically …
continental break-up, collision, backarc extension and escape tectonics are kinematically …
Present‐Day Motion of the Arabian Plate
The present‐day motions in and around the Arabian plate involve a broad spectrum of
tectonic processes including plate subduction, continental collision, seafloor spreading …
tectonic processes including plate subduction, continental collision, seafloor spreading …