Investigation of geodynamics of Adriatic micro-plate by means of geodetic, geophysical and geologic methods

We investigated the correlation between the results of astrogeodetic, gravimetric and geomagnetic measurements and the geological data about recent geological structures in the area of Eastern Adriatic. Comparison of movements of surface geological structures and geodetic and geophysical measurements yielded strong correlation between the three independent methods. Hence, combined recent structure of the area was obtained. We used the gravimetric data and total vertical deflections. Analysis of the results shows clearly defined boundary between the Adriatic Micro-Plate and the Dinarides, stretching from SE to NW along the outer rim of Croatian islands. Three independent sources of data show accurate location of two tectonic pIates, which cause significant seismicity in the area. Future research shall include seismological data.