Larson, KP, Ambrose, TK, Webb, AAG et al. (2 more authors) (2015) Reconciling Himalayan midcrustal discontinuities: The Main Central thrust system. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 429. 139 - 146. ISSN 0012-821X
Abstract
The occurrence of thrust-sense tectonometamorphic discontinuities within the exhumed Himalayan metamorphic core can be explained as part of the Main Central thrust system. This imbricate thrust structure, which significantly thickened the orogenic midcrustal core, comprises a series of thrust-sense faults that all merge into a single detachment. The existence of these various structures, and their potential for complex overprinting along the main detachment, may help explain the contention surrounding the definition, mapping, and interpretation of the Main Central thrust. The unique evolution of specific segments of the Main Central thrust system along the orogen is interpreted to be a reflection of the inherent basement structure and ramp position, and structural level of exposure of the mid-crust. This helps explain the variation in the timing and structural position of tectonometamorphic discontinuities along the length of the mountain belt.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | (c) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. This is an author produced version of a paper published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy |
Keywords: | Himalaya; Nepal; Main Central thrust; Kinematic evolution |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Environment (Leeds) > School of Earth and Environment (Leeds) > Inst of Geophysics and Tectonics (IGT) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 28 Sep 2015 13:32 |
Last Modified: | 25 Oct 2016 10:18 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2015.07.070 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.epsl.2015.07.070 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:90221 |