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In which directions were different parts of the Apennine thrust belt pushed?
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Apennine Range
The Apennines mountain range.
The Apennine thrust belt is characterized by three primary directions of tectonic movement, which occurred during the Cenozoic Era:1
- Northern and central ranges: These sections were pushed toward the Adriatic Sea.1
- Calabrian Apennines: This portion of the range was pushed toward the Ionian Sea.1
- Sicilian Range: This section was pushed toward Africa.1