Model-inspired interpretation of seismic structures in the Central Alps: Crustal wedging and buckling at mature stage of collision

Research Article| July 01, 2002 Model-inspired interpretation of seismic structures in the Central Alps: Crustal wedging and buckling at mature stage of collision Jean-Pierre Burg; Jean-Pierre Burg 1Geologisches Institut, ETH-Zentrum and Universität Zürich, Sonneggstrasse 5, CH-8092 Zürich, Switzerland Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Dimitrios Sokoutis; Dimitrios Sokoutis 2Department of Geology and Physical Geography, School of Geology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 540 06 Thessaloniki, Greece Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Marco Bonini Marco Bonini 3Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Geoscienze e Georisorse, Sezione di Firenze, via G. La Pira 4, 50121 Firenze, Italy Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Geology (2002) 30 (7): 643–646. https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(2002)030<0643:MIIOSS>2.0.CO;2 Article history received: 13 Nov 2001 rev-recd: 28 Feb 2002 accepted: 03 Mar 2002 first online: 02 Jun 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn MailTo Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation Jean-Pierre Burg, Dimitrios Sokoutis, Marco Bonini; Model-inspired interpretation of seismic structures in the Central Alps: Crustal wedging and buckling at mature stage of collision. Geology 2002;; 30 (7): 643–646. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/0091-7613(2002)030<0643:MIIOSS>2.0.CO;2 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGeology Search Advanced Search Abstract Analogue models of continental convergence inspire a new interpretation of the deep-seismic profile across the Central Alps, the classical collision belt of Western Europe. We conclude that active mountain-building processes involve wedging and crustal buckling and that seismic information does not reflect subduction-related orogeny, but documents recent crustal shortening. We also infer that present-day subduction of the delaminated European mantle lithosphere takes place below the northern side of the mountain belt. You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.