Evolution of the large-scale active Manisa Fault, southwest Turkey : implications on fault development and regional tectonics
The AA. present an example of a large-scale normal fault system in southwest Turkey, namely Manisa Fault, to illustrate and discuss mechanism(s) responsible for the growth and evolution of large-scale corrugated normal faults. The paper provides
further information for better understanding the kinematics and development of the Manisa Fault and discusses its significance for the crustal extension prevailing in southwest Turkey.
This study aims to determine the neotectonic activity of the Manisa Fault and the most recent time of the change in its stress condition through age-dating data obtained by using 230Th/234U dating methodology applied on the calcite coating
that develops over hanging-wall of the Manisa Fault and the calcite veins that occur as fracture fillings. Evaluation of the carbonate precipitations on the Manisa Fault along with the age data and the kinematic indicators ascertained that the Manisa Fault
structure that advanced depending upon the movement of the fault on the upper horizontal strata of colluviums, which developed in association with the Manisa Fault.