Tectonic deformation of the Ordovician in the New Connection tunnels in Prague 3 (Vítkov Hill)

 

Eduard Straka, Pavel Röhlich

Geoscience Research Reports 41, 2008 (GRR for 2007), pages 59–63
Map sheets: Praha (12-24)

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Abstract

The construction of railway tunnels of the Prague New Connection gave an opportunity to study tectonics of the Ordovician strata within the Vítkov Hill (Prague 3). The Šárka and Dobrotivá formations (shales, siltstones, quartzites) in the S vicinity of the prominent Prague Fault are folded and faulted. A steep strike fault (81) adjoining the Prague Fault is accompanied by diagonally oriented folds (possible drag folds). The intricate structure is due to the polyphase tectonic development during the Variscan tectogenesis.