Structural-tectonic architecture of limestone quarry Gombasek on Plešivec Plateau of Silica Nappe

Abstract

Investigation of bends, fold deformations, sigmoidal foliation trend as well as displacement of Silica Nappe surfaces revealed gradual evolution of Late Cretaceous tectonic movements in the limestone quarry Gombasek located on Plešivec Plateau of Silica Nappe. Tertiary and recent tectonic changes resulted in extension, fault polishes of semiductile deformation, reactivation of tectonic structures, formation of horst and graben structures and extensional structures of karstification.

Keywords

• Silica Nappe
• Gombasek
• Late Cretaceous
• Paleogene and recent tectonic deformations