Comparative analysis of morphostructures of intra-continental and continental-oceanic sutural (transitional) zones

Abstract

The paper discusses intra-continental and continental-oceanic mobile zones which in addition to certain geomorphic, geological and geophysical difference have essential similar features resulted from their position between lithospheric plates pushed together. Morphostructures evolution within an intra-continental zone proceeds under conditions of predominant compression (plates collision). Morphostructures of a continental-oceanic zone develop under conditoons of predominant tension (within deep-sea basins), compression being confined to insular arcs regions (plates subduction).