The thrust of this Internal Zone onto the stack of parautochthonous nappes in central Sardinia is cross-cut by the Posada Asinara dextral shear zone. To the south, parautochthonous nappes overthrust the North-Gondwana margin which displays a possible Panafrican basement topped by an Iglesiente–Sulcis nonmetamorphic/anchimetamorphic Palaeozoic succession…
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An excellent bathymetric fit of the margins, paleomagnetic constraints, and onshore Hercynian and Alpine geology prove the continental origin of the Corsica‐Sardinia block which detached from the southern margin of France after the opening of the Liguro‐Provençal basin…
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Sardinia has geologically seen its most troubled times behind it. During the Hercynian mountain formation with folding of the palaeozoic sediments and massive granite intrusions (Sardinian Batholit) a mountainous landscape developed analogously to the Alps, which was then exposed to weathering and erosion for a long time…
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The geology of the island of Sardinia leaves nothing to be desired. Professional geologists know that, of course. But even amateur geologists or rock and mineral collectors should know about the treasures of Sardinia. Anyone who just wants to take a look at the landscapes and understand how they came into being, will also be satisfied in Sardinia. The beaches, mountains and rocks have been shaped by strong forces. Furthermore Sardinia is a micro-continent – it is not connected to the Eurpean mainland. That makes landscapes, rocks, minerals and beaches so very outstanding and special …
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Genetic study in Sardinia shines new light on disease and immunity…
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Sardinia represents a puzzle of very different tectonic, stratigraphic and paleontological features that have fascinated geologists. Considering the occurrence of important metallic ores mainly hosted in the Paleozoic basement, the interest on Sardinian geology can be dated to the Phoenician civilization and up to pre-historic people in the second millennium BC…
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