Special features of morphostructures of eastern Great Caucasus (based on space photoes interpretation)

Abstract

The morphostructures of the eastern Great Caucasus are analysed using the data of 'the space photoes interpretation. Morphostructural features as revealed from the space photoes permit to distinguish linear zones which delimit folded-block morphostructural steps of general Caucasian orientation as well as transversal block segments. The recent morphostructural framework of the region is established to result from folded-block-fault tectonics and horizontal displacements (large regional overthrusts) which account for complicated relief of the eastern Great Caucasus.