A5079931316- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Geological and Geochemical Analysis
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Geological formations and processes
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Geological and Geophysical Studies
- Geological Formations and Processes Exploration
- Archaeological and Historical Studies
- Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America
- Water management and technologies
- Building materials and conservation
- Fish biology, ecology, and behavior
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies
- Marine and environmental studies
- Water resources management and optimization
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Landslides and related hazards
- Karst Systems and Hydrogeology
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
- 3D Surveying and Cultural Heritage
- Geophysics and Gravity Measurements
- Aeolian processes and effects
University of Urbino
2014-2024
The identification of syn‐ and late‐orogenic flysch deposits, extending from the Betic Cordillera to Southern Apennines, assists in reconstruction tectonic‐sedimentary evolution perimediterranean chains. A microplate was located between European African Plates during Late Jurassic–Early Cretaceous, bordered northwards by Piemontese Ocean southwards another (North Africa ‘Flysch’ Basin or Maghrebian) Ocean. northern margin were structured Cretaceous Eocene create an Eo‐alpine Chain. southern...
Abstract The evolution of the oceanic Maghrebian Flysch Basin and its continuation in Southern Apennines was studied by reconstructing mainly representative stratigraphic successions. In all sectors a common has been identified. Rifting drifting phases are indicated remnants crust, Jurassic limestones, Cretaceous–Palaeogene turbiditic pelagic deposits. pre‐orogenic sedimentation controlled extensional tectonics sea‐level changes. occurrence generalized foredeep stage since Early Miocene is...
Terra Nova, 24, 34–41, 2012 Abstract The origin of the Numidian Formation (latest Oligocene to middle Miocene), characterized by ultra‐mature quartzose arenites with abundant well‐rounded frosted quartz grains, remains controversial. This formation, sedimented in external domain Maghrebian Flysch Basin, displays three characteristic stratigraphic members marked longitudinal (proximal–distal) and transverse (along‐chain) variations palaeogeographical importance. supply is related outward...
Abstract A synthetic study has been made to identify main tectono-sedimentary and geodynamic events in central-western Tethys. For this, an interdisciplinary analysis performed on successions belonging tectonic units derived from Betic-Maghrebian-southern Apennine “Flysch basin” domain. The stratigraphic records of the internal, external, mixed deposited lateral basins different chains show very similar characters, especially regarding: (a) lithostratigraphy ages; (b) kind provenance...
A study of the paleoenvironmental evolution middle Eocene platforms recognized in westernmost Tethys has been carried out well-exposed succession from Sierra Espuña-Mula basin (Betic Cordillera, S Spain). Eight microfacies (Mf1 to Mf8) have recognized, based mainly on fossil assemblages (principally larger benthic foraminifera), and rock texture fabric. The fossiliferous assemblage can be assigned 'subtropical' heterozoan association or low-latitude 'foralgal facies', which are dominated by...
The coastal strip between the Volta River delta and westernmost portion of Benin (West Africa Margin Atlantic Basin) is highly populated (e.g., Lomé) due to migrations from inland areas. zone has proved be very vulnerable because potential development sometimes catastrophic events related different interacting causes, resulting in negative effects on natural ecosystems socio-economic conditions. main problem marked erosion large sectors with maximum retreat rates order 5 m/year. continuous...
The Paleogene evolution of the NW margin African Plate (Western External Rif Zone) was studied by means multidisciplinary analyses twenty-one stratigraphic logs, including tectofacies recognition, petro-mineralogical results, and thicknesses analysis. Four intervals were recognized separated three unconformities coarsely aligned with Cretaceous–Paleogene, Eocene–Oligocene Oligocene–Miocene boundaries, respectively. Tectofacies appear from late Ypresian being more frequents Oligocene as...
The Eocene Peñicas (Almería) and Harania (Málaga) stratigraphic sections from the Malaguide Complex (Betic Cordillera, South Spain) belonging to Mesomediterranean Microplate westernmost Tethys (about-35°N 0° 5°E according coordinates) have been studied. cover Cuisian middle Lutetian deposits, which show several lithofacies representing shallow marine platform realms. Based on fossiliferous assemblage, texture fabrics, eight microfacies related inner outer ramp settings were defined. In of...
The Eocene platform deposits in the Moroccan Ghomarides have been studied. These marine carbonate platforms were located westernmost Tethys approximately 30°N and 0°–10°W during Cuisian to Bartonian. study includes observations from fossiliferous assemblages (such as larger benthic foraminifera colonial corals), their palaeoenvironment well rock texture fabric. Eight microfacies identified that represent different ramp environments a 'distally-steepened ramp' type of platform. studied are...
The Miocene evolution of the External Rif Zone (NW Africa Plate) was determined through multidisciplinary analysis fourteen successions. updated stratigraphic framework shows how sediments rest on Cretaceous–Paleogene terrains unconformity surfaces, whereas it rests with sedimentary continuity in two sectors. After recognition lithofacies and three unconformities located near Oligocene–Aquitanian, Aquitanian–Burdigalian Serravallian–Tortonian boundaries, record divided into intervals...
Terra Nova, 00, 1–12, 2012 Abstract New data reveal Early Burdigalian ‘Numidian‐like lithofacies’ in successions of the internal (southernmost) part South Iberian Margin ( SIM ) and south‐western margin Mesomediterranean Microplate MM ). The well‐known Numidian Formation was deposited external (Massylian) sub‐domain Maghrebian Flysch Basin (a branch Tethys Ocean). anomalous occurrence is induced by particular Miocene palaeogeographical geodynamic complexity sector. This consisted a ‘triple...
Abstract This paper provides an understanding of the sedimentary-tectonic evolution Cenozoic strata El Habt and Ouezzane Tectonic Units (Intrarif, External Rif) in Morocco. New data provide information about depositional architecture enable a correlation Rif Morocco with that Betic Cordillera Spain Tunisian Tell, which new insights for hydrocarbon exploration region regarding possible source, reservoir, seal rocks. The reconstructed succession was bio-chronologically defined, major...
Abstract New biostratigraphic data from the formations unconformably lying above tectonic units resulting Flysch Basin Domain (FBD) in Sicilian Maghrebids are here reported. The FBD constituted a southern branch of western Tethys, separating during Jurassic to Paleogene Mesomediterranean Microplate African Plate. age youngest sediments involved nappes and that unconformable terrains deposited thrust-top basins on these units, allow define both deformation oceanic realm onset continental...
A review of the paleogeographic and tectonic reconstruction onshore offshore Tunisian margin during Cenozoic is discussed. Five unconformities (A to E) associated stratigraphic gaps various vertical extents allow subdivision record into depositional units in following time intervals: (i) Paleocene-Oligocene, (ii) Oligocene-early Aquitanian, (iii) early Aquitanian-Burdigalian, (iv) late Burdigalian-Langhian (v) Langhian-late Miocene. These intervals can turn be grouped four main sedimentary...