Figure 4 A. Schematic diagram showing types and trends of the
major structures of eastern Anatolian Plateau.1 and 2; tensional
openings, 3 and 4 ramp basins formed between reverse fault and
oblique-slip faults. 5 and 6; extensional opening associated with
pull-apart basins. The large arrows indicate compression and extension
directions. Figure 4 B. The GPS vectors measured in eastern
Anatolia (modified after Şengör et al., 2008). The thick line displays
the crest line of the Pontide Range. The wide arrows; the motion
directions of the Arabian and Anatolian plates. The black arrows: the
major stress direction deforming southern regions of the Pontides.