Estimating displacement along the Brenner Fault and orogen-parallel extension in the Eastern Alps

• Published in: International journal of earth sciences : Geologische Rundschau Vol. 100; no. 5; pp. 1129 - 1145
• Main Authors: Rosenberg, C. L., Garcia, S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer-Verlag 01.07.2011; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Boundary layer; Earth and Environmental Science; Earth Sciences; Estimating techniques; Geochemistry; Geology; Geophysics/Geodesy; Mineral Resources; Original Paper; Sedimentology; Structural Geology; Alps; Exhumation; Alpine tectonics; Orogen-parallel extension; Eastern Alps

The major structure accommodating orogen-parallel extension in the Eastern Alps is inferred to be the Brenner Fault, which forms the western boundary of the Tauern Window. The estimated amount of extension along this fault varies from a minimum of 10–20 km to a maximum of >70 km. All investigatio...