• falda di Antrona

    Origin of the Name

    Antronapiana (Italia)

    Rank
    nappe
    Status
    valid
    In short

    Falda ofiolitica di origine piemontese.

  • Ofiolite della falda di Antrona

    Origin of the Name

    Antronapiana (Italia)

    Rank
    tectonically bounded lithostratigraphic unit
    Status
    informal term
    Age
    Callovian - Kimmeridgian
    In short

    The Mesozoic-aged Antrona Ophiolites separate the Monte Rosa Nappe (SE) from the overlying Portjengrat Unit (NW ; St.Bernard Nappe). They were affected by high-pressure metamorphism.

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