Stratigraphy and structure of the central sector of the Mexican Volcanic Belt and adjoining areas were investigated in order to evaluate its Plio-Quaternary tectonic evolution, the stress directions, and their relative values. Three main periods, characterized by different mechanisms of deformation limited to the MVB area, may be grouped in a single deformation cycle. The kinematics and the uniformity of the stress trajectories during Plio-Quaternary times suggest plate tectonic control and a passive mode of rifting. In this framework the large amount of magma extruded is believed to be produced by a thermal anomaly induced by the rifting and affecting also the subducted slab. -from Authors

Pasquarè, G., Tibaldi, A., Ferrari, L. (1990). Plio-Quaternary tectonics of central Mexican Volcanic Belt and some constraints on its rifting mode. GEOFÍSICA INTERNACIONAL, 29(1), 5-18.

Plio-Quaternary tectonics of central Mexican Volcanic Belt and some constraints on its rifting mode

Tibaldi, A;
1990

Abstract

Stratigraphy and structure of the central sector of the Mexican Volcanic Belt and adjoining areas were investigated in order to evaluate its Plio-Quaternary tectonic evolution, the stress directions, and their relative values. Three main periods, characterized by different mechanisms of deformation limited to the MVB area, may be grouped in a single deformation cycle. The kinematics and the uniformity of the stress trajectories during Plio-Quaternary times suggest plate tectonic control and a passive mode of rifting. In this framework the large amount of magma extruded is believed to be produced by a thermal anomaly induced by the rifting and affecting also the subducted slab. -from Authors
Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico
Plio-Quaternary tectonics, rift
English
1990
29
1
5
18
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Pasquarè, G., Tibaldi, A., Ferrari, L. (1990). Plio-Quaternary tectonics of central Mexican Volcanic Belt and some constraints on its rifting mode. GEOFÍSICA INTERNACIONAL, 29(1), 5-18.
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