Earth Sciences

Partitioning of India-Eurasia convergence in the Pamir-Hindu Kush from GPS measurements

S. Mohadjer, R. Bendick, et al.

Discover how significant shortening in the Hindu Kush and central Pamir, along with east-west extension, is reshaping our understanding of continental tectonics. This groundbreaking research, conducted by a team of experts including S. Mohadjer and R. Bendick, sheds light on the mechanical complexity of the Pamir region.

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Abstract

Convergence of 29 ± 1 mm/yr between the NW corner of the Indian plate and Asia is accommodated by thrust and strike-slip faulting and distributed deformation. Slip rates on major faults are estimated, showing significant shortening in the Hindu Kush and central Pamir with east-west extension in the latter. The Pamir's behavior resembles Tibet more than a linear belt of localized deformation, highlighting the importance of mechanical heterogeneity in continental tectonics.

Publisher

Geophysical Research Letters

Published On

Feb 24, 2010

Authors

S. Mohadjer, R. Bendick, A. Ischuk, S. Kuzikov, A. Kostuk, U. Saydullaev, S. Lodi, D. M. Kakar, A. Wasy, M. A. Khan, P. Molnar, R. Bilham, A. V. Zubovich

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1029/2009gl041737

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