TITLE:
Paleozoic Exotic Blocks of the Crimean Mountains: Stratigraphy and Origin
AUTHORS:
Vsevolod V. Yutsis, Alexander N. Stafeev, Tatiana V. Sukhanova
KEYWORDS:
Crimea, Paleozoic Blocks, Paleogeography, Stratigraphy
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Geology,
Vol.4 No.8,
August
18,
2014
ABSTRACT: Based on numerous
geological data obtained by the authors for several decades, the stratification
of Permian and Carboniferous ancient and exotic blocks of Crimean Mountains is
performed. The sequence of geological events that cause their origin is
revealed. Carnian-Norian, Rhaetian-Hettangian and Early-Pliensbachian phases of
collapse, sliding and burial of Paleozoic blocks are specified. Final stage
(block re-deposition) is confined to the Toarcian and Aalenian ages. The data
obtained allow re-interpreting the origin of ancient exotic blocks of the
Crimea.