Guidelines for the compilation of illustrative notes

Tectonics

Following the huge advances (progress) made by structural geology from the 1980s onwards, as far as tectonics are concerned it should be pointed out that the tectonics model in the explanatory notes of the previous 1: 100,000 and 1: 50,000 sheets is now completely inadequate. The explanatory notes of the new sheets must describe the overall structural arrangement, the geometry and kinematics of the structures present, with particular regard to the main tectonic elements and, where possible, the evolution and succession of the deformative phase. Space should also be given to mesostructural data, which may take the form of diagrams. The argument may be dealt with according to geographic sector, by lithological class – in particular cases and if believed necessary – distinguishing between brittle and ductile deformation, etc. If it is decided to proceed by tectonic unit, Authors must ensure that they correspond to those included in the structural scheme and in the sheet legend, and that the order in which they are listed corresponds to the order of tectonic overlapping (as in the Stratigraphy section). In any case, care must be taken to keep data separate from interpretations; the latter must be congruous with the data available and compared with the various models existing in literature. If geophysical data and surveys are available they should be included, especially if not published elsewhere. They could also be in the form of outlines, map excerpts, sections, etc. Attention should also be paid to aspects relative to neotectonics and, more in general, to tectonic studies in seismic areas. The importance of this argument is such that it might warrant (deserves) a separate chapter.

1. INTRODUCTION
2. PREVIOUS STUDIES
3. NOTES ON GEOMORPHOLOGY AND GEOLOGICAL ARRANGEMENT
4. STRATIGRAPHY
5. TECTONICS
6. ELEMENTS OF TECHNICAL AND APPLIED GEOLOGY
7. BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES