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The detailed evolution of the North Sea and the probable genesis of the major tectonic units has been graphically described by Dr. Ziegler (this volume). Several points arise from this overview which are relevant to present day seismicity which need to be emphasised.
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Gibbs, A D (in press); Balanced cross-section construction from seismic sections in areas of extensional tectonics, Journal of Structural Geology.
McKenzie; D P, 1978; Some remarks on the development of sedimentary basins; Earth Plant. Sci Lett, 40, 25–32.
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Gibbs, A.D. (1983). Constraints on Seismo-Tectonic Models for the North Sea. In: Ritsema, A.R., Gürpinar, A. (eds) Seismicity and Seismic Risk in the Offshore North Sea Area. NATO Advanced Study Institutes Series, vol 99. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-7046-5_3
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