Neogene outer-arc evolution in the Cretan segment of the Hellenic arc: tectonic, sedimentary and geodynamic reconstructions

J. H. Ten Veen

Research output: ThesisDoctoral thesis 1 (Research UU / Graduation UU)

Abstract

The work presented in this thesis aims to establish a high-resolution tectonic and sedimentary reconstruction of Neogene extensional basins on Crete, in combination with a quantification of the extension development in a continental outer-arc. The first step considers the establishment of a detailed tectonostratigraphy, which concentrates on the timing of the various late Paleogene and Neogene deformation phases on Crete. Then, the relationship between deformation and geodynamics was determined by comparing the resolved tectonostratigraphy with the results of forward numerical modelling of horizontal patterns of stress and deformation associated with the Hellenic subduction. Finally, the integration of the tectonostratigraphy with basin-fill patterns of the Late Miocene half-grabens provides good means to dicriminate between regional and local effects on the evolution of the Cretan half-graben basins.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • Utrecht University
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Meulenkamp, J.E., Primary supervisor
  • Postma, G., Co-supervisor
Award date23 Mar 1998
Place of PublicationUtrecht
Publisher
Print ISBNs90-5744-018-0
Publication statusPublished - 23 Mar 1998

Bibliographical note

Geologica Ultraiectina ; 160

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