In this volume is proposed a sort of handbook for basic tectonic features. The fundamental mechanics, and the most common features associated to brittle deformation is reviewed. The main geometries and kinematics of compressional, transpressive, strike-slip, transtensive and extensional tectonic environments are presented. Moreover the migration of rupture along faults and the elementary evolution of diapirs are discussed. The description of a five days field trip illustrates well exposed esamples of tectonic features generated by the Mesozoic rifting and the later Cenozoic Alpine inversion that generated a classic thrust belt with imbricate fan geometry.

Memories - Geological Map - Vol. 82/2008