Geology of Koh-I-Sufaid Mountain, North of Parachinar and Its Correlation with Other Areas of Comparable Geology and Mineralization
Abstract
Geology of Koh-i-Sufaid imbricate zone, North of Parachinar is described and compared with similar occurrences in Thakot-Besham and Nanga Parbat-Haramosh area. Ductile deformation exposed in the migmatitic rocks of these areas is interpreted to be due to structurally up thrown block of deep seated rocks along the older strike slip faults which have developed a significant vertical component during their re-activation under the influence of Himalayan orogeny.
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