Rift-enhanced foredeep and contractional tectonics interplay in the outer Albanides

Scrocca, Davide; Petracchini, Lorenzo; Arecco, Paola; Cannatà, D.; Recanati, Riccardo; Bega, Z.; Doglioni, Carlo; Tari, Gábor

doi:10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2022.105919

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“…The cross section in Albania (Figure 3a) is located just north of the surface termination of the IZ, also north of the Dumrë diapir, across the central Albanian foredeep. This cross section merges surface geological observations from several authors with data from the offshore region (Bega, 2013; Cazzini et al., 2015; de Alteriis, 1995; Fantoni & Franciosi, 2010; Kamberis et al., 2022; Moisiu & Gurabardhi, 2004; Scrocca et al., 2022; Xhomo et al., 2002). The deep crustal structure has been drawn by reinterpreting gravity models from previous studies (Frashëri et al., 2009).…”

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confidence: 85%

“…(2001), Scrocca et al. (2022), and Xhomo et al. (2002); the Adriatic foredeep interpretation is based on Aliaj (2006, 2020), Aliaj and Mesonjesi (2022), Bega (2013), Cazzini et al.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The upper crust layer includes the possible occurrence of a pre-salt sedimentary sequence, which has not been documented in the region yet. Sources for the cross section in (a) are multiple: onshore geology is based on Kamberis et al (2022), Kilias et al (2001), Moisiu and Gurabardhi (2004), Prenjasi et al (2001), Scrocca et al (2022), andXhomo et al (2002); the Adriatic foredeep interpretation is based on Aliaj (2006Aliaj ( , 2020, Aliaj and Mesonjesi (2022), Bega (2013), Cazzini et al (2015), de Alteriis (1995), Fantoni and Franciosi (2010; deep crustal structure, V p velocities (in m s −1 ), and densities (in kg m −3 ) are according to Frashëri et al (2009) and Ormeni (2011). Average density for evaporites is according to cores in wells (Veizaj & Polo, 1999).…”

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“…The structure of the internal Albanides–Hellenides is simplified and igneous rocks are not differentiated. The tectonic map is compiled from numerous sources for Albania (Bega & Soto, 2017; Frashëri et al., 1996; Kilias et al., 2001; Meço et al., 2000; Robertson & Shallo, 2000; Scrocca et al., 2022; Velaj et al., 1999; Xhomo et al., 2002; Zelilidis et al., 2003, 2015), Greece (Bornovas & Rondogianni‐Tsiambaou, 1983; Bourli et al., 2019; Karakitsios & Rigakis, 2007; Kilias et al., 2002, 2016; Maravelis et al., 2014; Plougarlis et al., 2021; Zelilidis et al., 2003, 2015, 2016), Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, and North Macedonia (Schmid et al., 2020; Schmitz et al., 2020). The geology in the offshore area integrates observations from Greece (Chamot‐Rooke et al., 2005; Kokinou et al., 2005, 2006; Monopolis & Bruneton, 1982; Papoulia & Makris, 2010; Sakellariou et al., 2013; Zelilidis et al., 2015, 2016), Italy (Argnani et al., 2009; Auroux et al., 1985; Charier et al., 1988; de Alteriis, 1995; Fantoni & Franciosi, 2010; Festa et al., 2014; Santantonio et al., 2013), Albania and Croatia (Bega, 2015; Fantoni & Franciosi, 2010; Velić et al., 2015; Wrigley et al., 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Tectonic map of the External Zones of the Albanides and Hellenides highlighting the structure of the IZ in Albania and western Greece. This map includes information from multiple cartographic sources, mostly the following sources for Albania(Argnani, 2013;Argnani et al, 1993Argnani et al, , 1994Scrocca et al, 2022;Xhomo et al, 2002), Greece(Bornovas & Rondogianni-Tsiambaou, 1983; IFP, 1966;Kamberis et al, 2000Kamberis et al, , 2013, offshore Albania(Fantoni & Franciosi, 2010;Kokinou et al, 2005Kokinou et al, , 2006, offshore areas from Zakynthos to Corfu(Birch, 1990;Brooks & Ferentinos, 1984;Chamot-Rooke et al, 2005;Cushing, 1985;Fournillon et al, 2017;Karakitsios, 2013;Makris & Papoulia, 2014;Papoulia & Makris, 2010;Underhill, 1988Underhill, , 1989Wardell et al, 2014), Gulf of Corinth(Bell et al, 2008;Palyvos et al, 2005;Zygouri et al, 2008), and active and recent faults(Brooks et al, 1988;Kassaras et al, 2020;Lekkas et al, 1997;Ntokos, 2018;Roberts & Jackson, 1991;Tranos et al, 2020). The approximate boundary between the Apulian and the Pre-Apulian (PrA) carbonate platforms with the South-Apulian Basin is taken from DelBen et al (2015).…”

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Contrasting Styles of Salt‐Tectonic Processes in the Ionian Zone (Greece and Albania): Integrating Surface Geology, Subsurface Data, and Experimental Models

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The Ionian Zone (IZ) is one of the key elements of the fold and thrust belt (FTB) of the Albanian and Hellenides orogen and contains large outcrops of Triassic evaporites. The IZ consists of various thrust sheets with a general westward vergence, stacking over the Apulian and Pre‐Apulian zones, and repeating a thick carbonate sequence of Upper Triassic to Eocene age. Thrusting becomes younger toward the west with a piggyback sequence, starting during the latest Oligocene Epoch in the Internal Ionian and ending in the Pliocene in the External Ionian. We have studied the IZ in southern Albania and northwestern Greece using field observations and borehole data and by fully interpreting a recently acquired 2D seismic data set. Our objectives are to establish the geometry and nature of the contacts associated with the major Triassic outcrops, to unravel precursor salt diapirs, and to assess their role during the Alpine contraction. Salt structures include gentle salt pillows, isolated salt plugs and diapirs, thrust welds, and salt walls. Combining these observations with experimental modeling results, we show how these structures control the geometry and kinematics of the Alpine thrusts or the location and kinematics of recent strike‐slip faults. Salt minibasins have also been identified, demonstrating salt mobility conditioned Mesozoic sedimentation in the Ionian Basin. The use of salt‐tectonics principles to evaluate the structural style and evolution of the IZ FTB also opens new directions for interpreting the subsurface structure and evolution of the region.

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Section: Tectonic Settingsupporting

confidence: 85%

“…(2001), Scrocca et al. (2022), and Xhomo et al. (2002); the Adriatic foredeep interpretation is based on Aliaj (2006, 2020), Aliaj and Mesonjesi (2022), Bega (2013), Cazzini et al.…”

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confidence: 99%