GPS evidence for northward motion of the Sinai Block: Implications for E. Mediterranean tectonics
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In this article, an elastic block model constrained by the GPS results that is consistent with the regional tectonics and allows us to estimate slip rates for Sinai bounding faults, including the Gulf of Aqaba-southern Dead Sea fault system, is presented.About:
This article is published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters.The article was published on 2005-09-30 and is currently open access. It has received 119 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Strike-slip tectonics.read more
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