Journal of Himalayan Geology, Volume 3Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, 1992 - Geology |
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Page 203
The stress orientations during these deformational phases were approximately
90 ° apart . Deformational ... of the thrust sheets . Compressive stresses carried
the thrust sheets to enormous heights along the ramps against the earth's gravity
.
The stress orientations during these deformational phases were approximately
90 ° apart . Deformational ... of the thrust sheets . Compressive stresses carried
the thrust sheets to enormous heights along the ramps against the earth's gravity
.
Page 205
As evident , the least compressive stress axis ( 0 , ) during this episode was NE -
SW directed . ... The mountain range is the product of progressive build - up of
compressive stresses that were largest during the main collisional event around ...
As evident , the least compressive stress axis ( 0 , ) during this episode was NE -
SW directed . ... The mountain range is the product of progressive build - up of
compressive stresses that were largest during the main collisional event around ...
Page 206
In the study area three distinct deformational episodes are identified on the basis
of the orientation of the stress axes . In the first deformational ... This event marks
the zenith of the compressive stresses around mid - Miocene . The PT forms an ...
In the study area three distinct deformational episodes are identified on the basis
of the orientation of the stress axes . In the first deformational ... This event marks
the zenith of the compressive stresses around mid - Miocene . The PT forms an ...
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Contents
Fold shape analysis in the vicinity of North Almora Thrust in District | 121 |
Simla group problem in HimalayaA critical review | 131 |
Geology of Kishanpur NagrotaBasantgarhGujru Nagrota Sector of Inner | 137 |
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