Differentiation of the Alpujarride tectonic units between Motril and Almuñécar (Granada province, Betic Internal Zone)

Authors

  • Calos Sanz de Galdeano C/ Cervantes 10 La Zubia (Granada). Former member of the IACT (CSIC-Univ. Granada).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55407/geogaceta98408

Keywords:

Alpujarride Complex, tectonic units, thrust nappes

Abstract

A new analysis distinctly differentiates the Alpujarride Salobreña and Almijara tectonic units, to which were attributed a common marble formation, now separated in each unit; both units are entirely independent. These units underwent great shearing during the thrusting stage. Particularly the Almijara unit disappeared in the eastern part of the study area, where the Salobreña unit was situated directly over the Escalate lower tectonic unit, a feature previously unknown. Moreover, in this sector, later faults contributed to a transversal cut of the Betic Internal Zone.

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Published

2022-12-11

How to Cite

Sanz de Galdeano, C. (2022). Differentiation of the Alpujarride tectonic units between Motril and Almuñécar (Granada province, Betic Internal Zone). GEOGACETA, 72, 27–30. https://doi.org/10.55407/geogaceta98408

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