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Fig. 13 | Swiss Journal of Geosciences

Fig. 13

From: Inherited tectonic structures controlling the deformation style: an example from the Helvetic nappes of the Eastern Alps

Fig. 13

Schematic 3D view (2 × vertical exaggeration) to illustrate the geometry of the Helvetic nappe system along the Rhine Valley. a Lower Helvetic nappe complex, Subalpine Molasse, and Autochthonous. The upper limit of this block corresponds to the base of the Swiss/Vorarlberg Säntis nappe. b Upper nappe complex consisting of Cretaceous and Jurassic strata (the latter restricted to the Vorarlberg Säntis nappe). Block b fits on top of a. Note that the upper limit of block b does not represent the current ground level

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