The origin and tectonic evolution of the Gibraltar Arc system is result a complex geodynamic involving convergence Eurasian African plates dynamic impact slab. Although geologic geophysical data collected in last few years have increased our knowledge region, it still unclear which are mechanical links between slab past deformation overriding Alboran lithosphere, as well to degree this subducti...

The variety of temporal and structural constraints on the Alpine tectonometamorphic signature metamorphic core Betic-Rif orogen (Alboran Domain) has supported a long-lasting debate regarding tectonic geodynamic evolution Western Mediterranean region. Uncertainty still exists timing significance (a) orogenic construction; (b) exhumation deep roots orogen; (c) transition from shortening to crusta...

The Cenozoic sedimentary cover of the Malaguide Complex (Internal Betic Cordillera, Spain), in Almería and Málaga areas, consists a suite successions from continental shallow-marine to deep-marine environments. Structural stratigraphic relations, petrological geochemical signatures reveal evolution (CMC) pre-orogenic (Palocene-Eocene) syn-orogenic (Oligocene-Early Miocene) stages. Sandstones de...

The brittle deformation of internal zones the Rif chain, corresponding to southern margin West Alboran Basin, is not or poorly dated because lack stratigraphic constraints. We provide for first time a direct dating in Ceuta peninsula located westernmost part Gibraltar arc. 40Ar/39Ar illite ages from fault gouges footwall and hanging wall Shear Zone range 11.9 ± 2.5 Ma 15.7 1.7 14.7 0.1 18.9 0.8...

Clumped isotopes thermometry (?47) and U-Pb dating of carbonates have been used to elucidate the temperature-time conditions 10 tectonic calcite veins in hanging wall South Pyrenean Frontal Thrust (Spain), youngest thrust unit south-central Pyrenees. The ?47 values indicate precipitation temperatures below ?90 °C, agreement with fluid inclusion analyses. 6 successfully dated, giving ages betwee...