Oligo-Miocene extension in the Lycian orogen: evidence from the Lycian molasse basin, SW Turkey
GEODINAMICA ACTA, vol.18, pp.255-282, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 18
- Publication Date: 2005
- Doi Number: 10.3166/ga.18.255-282
- Journal Name: GEODINAMICA ACTA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.255-282
- Keywords: Lycian molasse basin, Menderes Massif, Lycian orogenic collapse, Oligo-Miocene, SW Turkey
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The Lycian molasse basin of SW Turkey is a NE-SW-oriented basin that developed on an imbricated basement, comprising the allochthonous Mesozoic rocks of the Lycian nappes and Palaeocene-Eocene supra-allochthonous sediments. The imbricated basement has resulted from a complex history related to the emplacement of different tectonic units from Late Cretaceous to Late Eocene. Following imbrication, extensional collapse of the Lycian orogen resulted in extensive emergent areas, some of which coincide with present-day mountains. These were surrounded by interconnected depressions, namely, the Kale-Tavas, Cardak-Dazkiri and Denizli subbasins.