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 …
The North Anatolian fault: A new look
▪ Abstract Dedicated to the memory of three pioneers, İhsan Ketin, Sırrı Erinç and Melih
Tokay, and a recent student, Aykut Barka, who burnt himself out in pursuit of the mysteries of …
Tokay, and a recent student, Aykut Barka, who burnt himself out in pursuit of the mysteries of …
Structural damages in masonry buildings in Adıyaman during the Kahramanmaraş (Turkiye) earthquakes (Mw 7.7 and Mw 7.6) on 06 February 2023
Abstract The 06 February 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes, which were the disaster of
the century for Türkiye and in which more than 50,000 people lost their lives, caused many …
the century for Türkiye and in which more than 50,000 people lost their lives, caused many …
Active fault database of Turkey
We have updated the active fault map of Turkey and built its database within GIS
environment. In the study, four distinct active fault types, classified according to …
environment. In the study, four distinct active fault types, classified according to …
Tethyan sutures of northern Turkey
The two main Tethyan sutures of Turkey, the İzmir-Ankara-Erzincan and the Intra-Pontide
sutures, are reviewed through several well-studied transects crossing the suture regions …
sutures, are reviewed through several well-studied transects crossing the suture regions …
Global Positioning System constraints on plate kinematics and dynamics in the eastern Mediterranean and Caucasus
S Mcclusky, S Balassanian, A Barka… - Journal of …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
We present and interpret Global Positioning System (GPS) measurements of crustal motions
for the period 1988–1997 at 189 sites extending east‐west from the Caucasus mountains to …
for the period 1988–1997 at 189 sites extending east‐west from the Caucasus mountains to …
Neotectonics of Turkey–a synthesis
E Bozkurt - Geodinamica acta, 2001 - Taylor & Francis
Turkey forms one of the most actively deforming regions in the world and has a long history
of devastating earthquakes. The belter understanding of its neotectonic features and active …
of devastating earthquakes. The belter understanding of its neotectonic features and active …
Progressive failure on the North Anatolian fault since 1939 by earthquake stress triggering
Summary 10 M≥ 6.7 earthquakes ruptured 1000 km of the North Anatolian fault (Turkey)
during 1939–1992, providing an unsurpassed opportunity to study how one large shock sets …
during 1939–1992, providing an unsurpassed opportunity to study how one large shock sets …
Mediterranean extension and the Africa‐Eurasia collision
L Jolivet, C Faccenna - Tectonics, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
A number of tectonic events occurred contemporaneously in the Mediterranean region and
the Middle East 30–25 Myr ago. These events are contemporaneous to or immediately …
the Middle East 30–25 Myr ago. These events are contemporaneous to or immediately …
Neotectonics of the Sumatran fault, Indonesia
K Sieh, D Natawidjaja - Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
The 1900‐km‐long, trench‐parallel Sumatran fault accommodates a significant amount of
the right‐lateral component of oblique convergence between the Eurasian and …
the right‐lateral component of oblique convergence between the Eurasian and …