Abstract
The ECORS seismic profile allows a new insight into the deep geology of northern France. Various geological data, such as ancient coal mines, surface mapping and boreholes, are used to interpret the seismic profile. A new cross-section, directly superimposed on the ECORS seismic profile (Cambrai-Dreux), is compared with a previous one, drawn along the Meuse River through the Ardenne Massif. The cylindrism and length-balancing hypotheses are discussed by comparing the two cross-sections. The main geological results are: (a) the emplacement of the Dinant Nappe is later than most of its internal deformation; and (b) major folding and thrusting give an approximate 30–35% shortening, without taking into account the internal deformation (minor folding and cleavage) and the unknown net translation vector of the Dinant Nappe (50 km at least, possibly 150 km).
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