The Hyambolis zone: geomorhological and tectonic evidence of a transverse structure in Lokris (Central Greece)

Abstract

Geomorphological and tectonic observations attest to the existence of a NE-SW fault zone transverse to the active zones in Lokris. The geometry of the 'Hyambolis fault zone' and preliminary results concerning its mode and timing of activity are presented and its role within the local and regional active tectonic grain is discussed. Moreover, this zone is placed in the context of a probable larger crustal discontinuity, the existence and significance of which are yet to be explored.