Litho-stratigraphic Study and Morphodynamic Implications of the Plio-Quaternary Deposits in the Sabadia Area, Central Rif, Morocco

The coastal zones of the central Rif are marked by a segmented alignment of maritime cliffs, coinciding with the regional faults that structure the Bokoya Massif. The morpho-structural examination shows that the shaping of these steep reliefs is dictated by recent deformations, marked by tilting tow...

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Main Authors: Moqaddem Achraf, Azzouz Omar, Makkaoui Mohamed, Bouiss Hanae, Bengamra Said
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Published: EDP Sciences 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/32/e3sconf_joe52025_01015.pdf
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author Moqaddem Achraf
Azzouz Omar
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Bengamra Said
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description The coastal zones of the central Rif are marked by a segmented alignment of maritime cliffs, coinciding with the regional faults that structure the Bokoya Massif. The morpho-structural examination shows that the shaping of these steep reliefs is dictated by recent deformations, marked by tilting toward the North, associated with the collapse of the Alboran Sea. The characterization of this coastal dynamic is studied based solely on the remnants of marine and continental terraces that persist in the northern central part, at the level of Sabadia (Al Hoceima Sector). Stratigraphic examination shows that these terraces are organized into three distinct regressive sequences, with variable thicknesses and extensions, delimited at their base by well-marked erosion surfaces. The partial superposition of these sets is part of an evolutionary regressive process, ranging from a distinctly marine environment to purely continental deposits. The geometry of their deposits is respectively controlled by phenomena of relative tilting, with different attitudes, corresponding to three episodes of brittle deformations.
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spelling doaj-art-855f695d93b2456d8615766c8abff7d12025-08-20T02:06:06ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422025-01-016320101510.1051/e3sconf/202563201015e3sconf_joe52025_01015Litho-stratigraphic Study and Morphodynamic Implications of the Plio-Quaternary Deposits in the Sabadia Area, Central Rif, MoroccoMoqaddem Achraf0Azzouz Omar1Makkaoui Mohamed2Bouiss Hanae3Bengamra Said4Laboratory of geosciences, department of geology, Mohammed I UniversityLaboratory of geosciences, department of geology, Mohammed I UniversityLaboratory of geosciences, department of geology, Mohammed I UniversityLaboratory of geosciences, department of geology, Mohammed I UniversityLaboratory of geosciences, department of geology, Mohammed I UniversityThe coastal zones of the central Rif are marked by a segmented alignment of maritime cliffs, coinciding with the regional faults that structure the Bokoya Massif. The morpho-structural examination shows that the shaping of these steep reliefs is dictated by recent deformations, marked by tilting toward the North, associated with the collapse of the Alboran Sea. The characterization of this coastal dynamic is studied based solely on the remnants of marine and continental terraces that persist in the northern central part, at the level of Sabadia (Al Hoceima Sector). Stratigraphic examination shows that these terraces are organized into three distinct regressive sequences, with variable thicknesses and extensions, delimited at their base by well-marked erosion surfaces. The partial superposition of these sets is part of an evolutionary regressive process, ranging from a distinctly marine environment to purely continental deposits. The geometry of their deposits is respectively controlled by phenomena of relative tilting, with different attitudes, corresponding to three episodes of brittle deformations.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2025/32/e3sconf_joe52025_01015.pdf
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Litho-stratigraphic Study and Morphodynamic Implications of the Plio-Quaternary Deposits in the Sabadia Area, Central Rif, Morocco
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title Litho-stratigraphic Study and Morphodynamic Implications of the Plio-Quaternary Deposits in the Sabadia Area, Central Rif, Morocco
title_full Litho-stratigraphic Study and Morphodynamic Implications of the Plio-Quaternary Deposits in the Sabadia Area, Central Rif, Morocco
title_fullStr Litho-stratigraphic Study and Morphodynamic Implications of the Plio-Quaternary Deposits in the Sabadia Area, Central Rif, Morocco
title_full_unstemmed Litho-stratigraphic Study and Morphodynamic Implications of the Plio-Quaternary Deposits in the Sabadia Area, Central Rif, Morocco
title_short Litho-stratigraphic Study and Morphodynamic Implications of the Plio-Quaternary Deposits in the Sabadia Area, Central Rif, Morocco
title_sort litho stratigraphic study and morphodynamic implications of the plio quaternary deposits in the sabadia area central rif morocco
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