Cartographic models of recent tectonic movements' variations for different epochs at the Caucasus and Transcaucasus

Abstract

For the first time on the base of removed leveling data the cartographic models of recent crustal movement's spatial and temporal variations have been compiled. Time periods of second, third and fourth quarters of the XX century were considered. Temporal variability of velocity direction, block character of velocity isolines, high gradients at the fault zones were revealed. Sublatitudinal and submeridional waves may be observed. Their origin is probably connected with changes of Earth's rotation and compression-extention forces as the result of lateral forth-back movements of Arabian plate.