Abstract
Many interesting geological phenomena occur within the External zones of Albania, such as stratigraphic sections of sedimentary rocks, sedimentation breaks, folds, diapir and thrust tectonics, etc. The lithostratigraphic sections of Mali Gjere (Ionian Zone), Karaborun (Sazani Zone), Spiten (Krasta Subzone) and Komani (Cukali Subzone) are sites of special scientific and educational importance. Outcrops of "ammonitico rosso", Posidonia beds, finely stratified and laminated limestones rich in macrofauna, etc. are very typical. The outcrops of carbonateradiolarite rocks at Komani demonstrate important stratigraphic and tectonic features. Sedimentation breaks with bauxite ores are observed in the carbonate rocks of the Kruja Zone. Many deposits and findings of phosphorites, oil and gas, salts, bitumen and bitumen-bearing rocks, dolomites, etc. are prospected in these zones. Pure underground springs of karst origin and karst caves are other very interesting sites. Many beautiful tourist landscapes, archaeological and architectural monuments are also situated within the External tectonic zones.
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