Thrust front segmentation induced by differential slab retreat in the Apennines (Italy)

摘要: New seismic reflection data reveal that the south-eastward prolongation of Apennine thrust front in central Adriatic Sea is most likely located a more external position with respect to traditional interpretation. In this new interpretation, shows segmented geometry correspondence Tremiti lithospheric transfer zone. The available suggest north-eastward flexural retreat subducting lithosphere and related frontal accretion accretionary prism have acted during last 5 Ma may be considered still lively both Po plain Central domain, north lineament. By analysing tectonic evolution Apulo-Adriatic areas, it argued differential slab between southern sectors plate has been able induce segmentation front.