STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MESOZOIC-CENOZOIC DEPOSITS OF THE NORTHWESTERN SHELF OF THE BLACK-SEA

Based mainly on the results of marine seismic studies by the common de pth-point method, the structural characteristics of the sedimentary co ver of the northwestern shelf of the Black Sea basin are given. The ge neral principles of development of anticlinal folds in the Mesozoic-Ce nozoic deposits were determined. A relationship is established between folded dislocations and disruptive dislocations (overthrusts). A conc lusion is drawn concerning the predominant effect of tangential stress es on development of the structure of the northwestern shelf of the Bl ack Sea.