Geometry and kinematics of the Darjeeling–Sikkim Himalaya, India: Implications for the evolution of the Himalayan fold-thrust belt
Abstract The Darjeeling–Sikkim Himalaya lies in a zone where the convergence vector
between the Indian and Eurasian plates is almost perpendicular to the Himalayan …
between the Indian and Eurasian plates is almost perpendicular to the Himalayan …
Strain softening along the MCT zone from the Sikkim Himalaya: relative roles of quartz and micas
Abstract In the Darjeeling–Sikkim Himalaya, two distinct faults form the Main Central thrust
(MCT), the structurally higher MCT1 and the lower MCT2; each has accommodated …
(MCT), the structurally higher MCT1 and the lower MCT2; each has accommodated …
Structural geometry, microstructural and strain analyses of L-tectonites from Paleoproterozoic orthogneiss: Insights into local transport-parallel constrictional strain in …
Paleoproterozoic Lingtse orthogneiss shows three dominant structural associations in the
Sikkim Himalayan fold thrust belt (FTB):(a) these rocks locally define the Pelling thrust (PT) …
Sikkim Himalayan fold thrust belt (FTB):(a) these rocks locally define the Pelling thrust (PT) …
Duplex and along-strike structural variation: A case study from Sikkim Himalayan fold thrust belt
Abstract The Sikkim Lesser Himalayan fold thrust belt records along-strike structural
variations over∼ 15 km. The lower Lesser Himalayan (Rangit) duplex (LHD) is blind, and …
variations over∼ 15 km. The lower Lesser Himalayan (Rangit) duplex (LHD) is blind, and …
Spatial variations in deformation mechanisms along the Main Central Thrust zone: Implications for the evolution of the MCT in the Darjeeling–Sikkim Himalaya
Abstract In the Darjeeling–Sikkim Himalaya, we recognize two distinct MCT sheets: the
structurally higher MCT1 and the lower MCT2. Microstructural studies from three different …
structurally higher MCT1 and the lower MCT2. Microstructural studies from three different …
Kinematic analyses of orogen-parallel L-tectonites from Pelling-Munsiari thrust of Sikkim Himalayan fold thrust belt: Insights from multiple, incremental strain markers
Fault rocks associated with the Pelling thrust (PT) in the Sikkim Himalayan fold thrust belt
(FTB) change from SL tectonites to local, transport-parallel L-tectonites that are exposed in …
(FTB) change from SL tectonites to local, transport-parallel L-tectonites that are exposed in …
Role of initial basin width in partitioning total shortening in the Lesser Himalayan fold-thrust belt: Insights from regional balanced cross-sections
Published, regional, balanced cross-sections constructed across various transects along the
Himalayan fold-thrust belt (FTB) suggest significant lateral variations in the magnitude and …
Himalayan fold-thrust belt (FTB) suggest significant lateral variations in the magnitude and …