Details of the deep structure and neotectonics of the Terek-Sulak depression as revealed by the analysis of the drainage pattern and surface gradients

Abstract

Some results of structural-geomorphological studies are presented which incduded drainage pattern and the present-day slopes in the Terek-Sulak depression. Computers are shown to be widely used for the morphometric analysis.

The studies provided new data on details of the deep structure of the area, revealed new structures and ascertained the degree of their neotectonic activity, which is of interest both for theoretical considerations and practical application to searches for oil and gas.