A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MAPS OF VERTICAL CRUSTAL MOVEMENTS FOR EUROPEAN RUSSIA

Abstract

A comparative analysis has been carried out for maps of recent vertical crustal movements (RVCM) for the European territory of Russia published at various times. We present maps for differences of rates of RVCM (1963–1971, 1971–1986). Considerable discrepancies have been detected for the rates of RVCM shown in the maps as regards the sense of movement, its magnitude and distribution. We point out possible causes of these discrepancies and question the validity of RVCM maps as reflecting tectonic crustal movements.