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Spatial distribution of dolines as an indicator of recent deformations on the Velebit mountain range

In the karstic domain, dolines can be used as a sensitive indicator of tectonic activity. Even if the development of dolines is primarily the consequence of the rock nature and climate conditions, its spatial repartition is basically determined by the geological structure. The spatial analysis of dolines allows us the measurement of strain and stress to which the studied area has been submitted during recent periods. The Velebit mountain range, as a part of the Outer Dinarides, seems very interesting due to the numerousness of dolines and its recent tectonic activity. This analysis has been realised owing to the centre method, as well as to the projection method, which were, both adapted to the study of dolines.

tectonic geomorphology; doline; stress; Frys method; method of projection; Velebit mountain range; Dinarides; Croatia

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