Role of the tectonic facies concept in orogenic analysis and its application to Tethys in the Eastern Mediterranean region

摘要: Abstract The purpose of this paper is to advocate the use a tectonic facies concept which aids systematic and objective analysis orogenic belts. concept, as discussed here, focuses on recognition discrete settings, mainly those exposed at high crustal levels in Application can help field geologists relate plate-scale processes outcrop geology. Tectonic are recognised based knowledge modern oceans margins well constrained land settings. (analogous sedimentary facies) be identified from integrated sets data related laboratory studies. A number models way. Their identification interpretation comparisons Palinspastic reconstructions require additional information, particularly age, kinematic palaeomagnetic data. In paper, tested by application documented, high-level segment, Tethys Eastern Mediterranean area, found an effective way both describing interpreting region. Other methods (e.g. tectono-stratigraphic terranes) may also useful certain settings used conjunction with concept.