Structural Characterization of Outcrop-Scale Superposed Folding in the Kimbi Area (NW Cameroon): Implications for the Tectonic Evolution of the Pan-African North Equatorial Fold Belt
Sylvestre Ganno,
Evine Laure Tanko Njiosseu,
Gus Djibril Kouankap Nono,
Timoléon Ngnotué,
Philomène Nga Essomba,
Jean Paul Nzenti
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, October 2016
Pages:
62-69
Received:
4 July 2016
Accepted:
12 July 2016
Published:
21 September 2016
Abstract: A study of predominantly folding structures was carried out on a number of outcrops in the Kimbi area. The main aim of this study is to provide a detailed structural characterization of the three folding events (F1, F2-F3) recognized in this area, in order to improve our understanding of the deformation mechanisms that controlled the tectonic evolution of the Pan-African North Equatorial Fold belt. The F1 folding is marked by decimetre-sized isoclinal folds with S1 schistosity parallel to the axial plane of F1 folds. The F2-F3 folding is superposed on the F1 older folds. Geometric shapes of F2-F3 folds typically form Ramsay’s type-3 interference patterns. The complex geometry of these folds suggests that they formed by shearing linked to the Central Cameroon shear zone (CCSZ). The Kimbi area superposed F2-F3 folds have been interpreted as the result of progressive deformation dextral transpressive deformation caused by the oblique convergence between the Congo/São Francisco craton and the Eastern Saharan block.
Abstract: A study of predominantly folding structures was carried out on a number of outcrops in the Kimbi area. The main aim of this study is to provide a detailed structural characterization of the three folding events (F1, F2-F3) recognized in this area, in order to improve our understanding of the deformation mechanisms that controlled the tectonic evolu...
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The Soil Behaviours of the GNSS Station
Ayca Cirmik,
Ozkan Cevdet Ozdag,
Fikret Dogru,
Eren Pamuk,
Tolga Gonenc,
Oya Pamukcu,
Mustafa Akgun,
Ahmet Turan Arslan
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, October 2016
Pages:
70-81
Received:
9 September 2016
Accepted:
28 September 2016
Published:
19 October 2016
Abstract: The quality of GNSS data is very significant for determining the locations and kinematic structures of the station points. Therefore, the quality of the measurements needs to be high as well as the geological stratigraphy and the continuity of tectonic mechanism in subsurface of the point where the GNSS station is built should be investigated in detail. For this purpose in this study, the geophysical studies realized in the GNSS station are presented for interpreting the kinematic origin of the results of GNSS measurements which were obtained in Izmir (Turkey). In this scope, the GNSS data processing results and gravity changes were evaluated of the GNSS station wherein obtained GNSS and microgravity data for 3 years. In the results of 3 years measurements, it was pointed out that this GNSS station presented different movements relative to other GNSS stations. Therefore, it is requested to investigate whether the tectonic mechanism or the soil causes these differences. In this way, the soil dynamic analysis was realized by using the S velocity and density values obtained from the multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) method and gravity measurements realized in the GNSS station and its surrounding. Consequently, it is pointed out that the soil of GNSS station wherein seismically active region is also affected by the active environment. Therefore, all physical conditions needs to be taken account while interpreting the tectonic features of the findings obtained from this type of GNSS station.
Abstract: The quality of GNSS data is very significant for determining the locations and kinematic structures of the station points. Therefore, the quality of the measurements needs to be high as well as the geological stratigraphy and the continuity of tectonic mechanism in subsurface of the point where the GNSS station is built should be investigated in de...
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