Structural analysis of the Devonian exposures within the middle part of the Bodzentyn syncline in the Holy Cross Mts

Abstract

Structural analysis of the middle part of the Bodzentyn syncline in the Holy Cross Mts proves that during formation of the syncline at Variscan orogeny, the vertically displaced transverse faults as well as reverse longitudinal faults and joint originated the syncline itself displays rather a simple tectonic structure, with, secondary disharmonic faults. The Laramide rejuvenation caused formation of some other minor faults, shears and cleavage. The Laramide movements effected also in gravitational longitudinal faults at southern limb of the syncline and in small drag folds at northern limb, being a result of more intensive uplift of the limbs in relation to the axial zone of the syncline.