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Paleozoic Exotic Blocks of the Crimean Mountains: Stratigraphy and Origin
Applied Geosciences Department, Potosino Institute of Scientific Research and Technology, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Department of Dynamic Geology, Geological Faculty, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Department of Dynamic Geology, Geological Faculty, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- 1 Applied Geosciences Department, Potosino Institute of Scientific Research and Technology, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
- 2 Department of Dynamic Geology, Geological Faculty, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
- 3 Department of Dynamic Geology, Geological Faculty, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Open Journal of Geology·Volume 04 (2014)·Pages 364–372·Published 6 August 2014·DOI10.4236/ojg.2014.48028
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Abstract
Based on numerous geological data obtained by the authors for several decades, the stratification of Permian and Carboniferous ancient and exotic blocks of Crimean Mountains is performed. The sequence of geological events that cause their origin is revealed. Carnian-Norian, Rhaetian-Hettangian and Early-Pliensbachian phases of collapse, sliding and burial of Paleozoic blocks are specified. Final stage (block re-deposition) is confined to the Toarcian and Aalenian ages. The data obtained allow re-interpreting the origin of ancient exotic blocks of the Crimea.
KeywordsCrimeaPaleozoic BlocksPaleogeographyStratigraphy
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