• Lepontic

    Origine du nom

    Alpi Lepontine (VS)/(Italia)/(TI)

    Rang
    domaine tectonique
    Statut
    valide
    En bref

    The Lepontic tectonic domain is situated between the Helvetic and Penninic units in the internal part of the Central Alps. It is characterized by the presence of a structural and metamorphic dome (Lepontine Dome). Most of these units are derived from the most distal part of the thinned European margin.

    Unités Lépontiques
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  • Ticino Culmination

    Origine du nom

    Ticino = Tessin (TI) river (Valle Leventina)

    Rang
    unité tectonique
    Statut
    terme informel
    En bref

    Eastern culmination of the Lepontic domain, situated between the «Maggia Synformal Zone» and the Forcola Fault.

    Unités Lépontiques
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