Thrust wedges are common in nature, but not all of their origins can be properly explained by the classic Coulomb wedge theory, which considers only a 2D perspective. A few analogue models, however, revealed that lateral shear stress (inherent both models and nature) may strongly affect development thrust lateral/basal (?s/?d) ratio might have controlled structural vergence wedge, suggesting or...

Using E-W and vertical deformation-rate maps derived from radar interferometric time-series, we analyze the deformation field of an entire orogenic segment, that is, Tajik depression its adjoining mountain belts, Tian Shan, Pamir, Hindu Kush. The data-base consists 900+ scenes acquired over 2.0–4.5 years global navigation satellite system measurements. recent, supra-regional kinematics is visua...

The subsurface and surface structural geometries of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) fold-and-thrust belt (FTB) foreland basins are interpreted from seismic, well data, geology. Twelve horizons ranging in age Miocene to Lower Jurassic were mapped. Additionally, we outlined extent Sumeini Hawasina allochthonous nappes. tectonic subsidence curves suggest that final major passive margin rifting even...