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The Evolution of the Pegtymel Inverted Rift Based on the Results of Kinematic Reconstruction (Chukchi Sea)

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A kinematic model has been built for the seismic profile traversing the Pegtymel inverted rift (Chukchi Sea). Three main stages of rift formation have been identified: 125–34, 34–20, and 20–0 Ma. The identified stages are compared with the geological evolution of the Eastern Arctic.

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The authors thank M.A. Bol’shakova, V.E. Verzhbitsky, V.V. Gaiduk, G.A. Zavarzina, N.A. Malyshev, A.K. Khudolei, and A.F. Chitalin for the constructive criticism of the initial manuscript.

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The study was supported by the Russian Science Foundation, grant no. 22-27-00160 (Geological Structure and Evolution of the Mendeleev Rise Region in the Arctic Ocean).

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  1. Department of Geology, Moscow State University, 119234, Moscow, Russia

    N. V. Pravikova, M. V. Korotaev, K. F. Startseva & A. M. Nikishin

  2. Institute of Geology and Development of Fossil Fuels, 117312, Moscow, Russia

    M. O. Belyaev

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Pravikova, N.V., Korotaev, M.V., Startseva, K.F. et al. The Evolution of the Pegtymel Inverted Rift Based on the Results of Kinematic Reconstruction (Chukchi Sea). Moscow Univ. Geol. Bull. 78, 472–479 (2023). https://doi.org/10.3103/S0145875223040117

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