Structural and geomorphological study of Bradost, Chinara, Shireen and Sare Musa anticlines, Iraqi Kurdistan Region

The Bradost and Chinara mountains are two well-known geomorphic features in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR), forming anticlines, besides Shireen Sare Musa which located north of anticline, all four anticlines trend NW – SE. dissected by Greater Zab River that swings along its course within due to tens very old landslides and/or plunges. studied different thrust faults, extend for a few kilometers. faults SE; however, locally they deflect from main trend. Lower Jurassic rocks oldest exposed area, whereas Bekhme Formation form carapace anticlines. Different structural geomorphological were interpreted satellite images those accessible checked field, them indicate exhibit lateral growth. We have measured aspects elucidate type folds. Detachment folds, with shallow decollement, ranges depth between (100–250) m.