Temporal evolution of crustal rotation in the Aegean region based on primary geodetically-derived results and palaeomagnetismTemporal evolution of crustal rotation in the Aegean region based on primary geodetically-derived results and palaeomagnetism Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication Δημοσίευση σε Περιοδικό με Κριτές 2024-04-252022enThe Aegean is tectonically the most active and complex area in the Mediterranean region, including numerous active structures of all types of kinematics, often related to destructive seismic events. In such a tectonic environment, the estimation of rotational regime is decisive in the determination of the geodynamic and geotectonic evolution of this region. Satellite geodesy is a reliable way of estimating the rotation rate, while its comparison with palaeomagnetic data can lead to the identification of well-established patterns. To this direction, we use geodetic datasets recorded by permanent GPS/GNSS stations and we apply the triangulation methodology by combining three stations each time. Consequently, for each and every point of the 4733 extracted ones, the rotation rate and its pattern are calculated. Using the above results, two rotation models are proposed: one for the past 1 Myr and one for the past 5 Myr. In addition, the geostatistical analysis of the geodetically extracted results was carried out, in order to determine their spatial distribution. The comparison and combination of these two geodetically induced models with palaeomagnetic data, led to the delineation of distinct upper crust areas of uniform rotation within the Aegean region.Author Despina Kondopoulou acknowledges partial support by the project “HELPOS – Hellenic System for Lithosphere Monitoring” (MIS 5002697) which is implemented under the Action “Reinforcement of the Research and Innovation Infrastructure”, funded by the Operational Programme “Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship and Innovation” (NSRF 2014–2020) and co-financed by Greece and the European Union (European Regional Development Fund).http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Acta Geodaetica et Geophysica572317– 334 Lazos Ilias Λαζος Ηλιας Sboras Sotirios Chousianitis Konstantinos Kondopoulou Despina Pikridas Christos Bitharis Stylianos Pavlides, Spyros Springer Rotations Active tectonics Geodetic data Palaeomagnetism Aegean region Greece