Advances in Structural Geology: From Deformational Processes to Geo-Resource Exploration

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on advances in the methods and perspectives applied to structural geology alongside the classical approaches in this field.

Constraining the timing of tectonic events is crucial to establishing an in-depth understanding of the complex evolution of different geodynamic settings through space and time. The deformation of different crustal sectors often results in poly-deformed rocks, potentially associated with low- to high-grade metamorphism. These deformed rocks are often bounded by crustal-scale shear zones and/or brittle, long-lived faults. Their spatial and temporal variations and the evolution of wall rocks can be determined by analyzing microstructures that have repercussions for both geological processes and regional tectonics.

The integration of new and classical techniques, including detailed geological field mapping, macro- and micro-structural analysis, metamorphic petrology, fluid–rock interaction, and geochronology, is highly desirable. This multidisciplinary approach helps determine the pressure–temperature–deformation–time (P-T-D-t) path of deformed rocks, framing the development of geo-resources and defining fracture networks that could be useful for reservoir characterization and geo-storage.

We welcome the contribution of multidisciplinary studies covering both brittle and ductile domains, possibly involving thermochronology, thermodynamic and numerical modelling. This issue will also provide visibility to young scientists aiming to upscale their regional findings.

Dr. Chiara Montemagni
Dr. Martina Zucchi
Dr. Giovanni Luca Cardello
Guest Editors

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• structural geology
• deformation
• microstructural analyses
• tectonic evolution
• geochronology
• fluid–rock interaction
• syn-tectonic mineralization
• geo-resources
• remote sensing