The Tectonic Origins of Sedimentary Basins: Provenance and Evolution Across Geological Time

Dear Colleagues,

The interaction between tectonics and sedimentary basin evolution is a fundamental process that shapes the Earth's surface. Sedimentary basins serve as archives of geological history, recording the dynamic processes that govern the Earth's crust over time. Understanding the tectonic origins and evolution of these basins and the provenance of the sediments that fill them is crucial for reconstructing past and recent environments, tectonic regimes, and paleogeography.

On a global scale, advancements in sand(stone) petrography have provided critical insights for interpreting tectonic setting models, unraveling (paleo)climatic conditions of source areas, whilst understanding and analyzing facies relationships within stratigraphic units. Moreover, these studies contribute to quantifying the overall volume of clastic units within basin fills.

This Special Issue invites multidisciplinary research investigating the complex relationships between tectonics, sedimentary basin formation, and sediment provenance. We encourage contributions that explore these processes across various geological settings and time periods, shedding light on how tectonic forces influence basin evolution and how sedimentary records reveal the history of the Earth's crust. Contributions are also welcome on sedimentary processes on other planetary surfaces, which can be considered terrestrial analogues.

This Special Issue will focus on the following key themes:

• Tectonic controls on basin formation;
• Sedimentary provenance and tectonic evolution through geological time;
• Geodynamic modeling of basin formation;
• Implications for natural resources and geohazards.

Dr. Anna Chiara Tangari
Prof. Dr. Daniele Cirillo
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emilia Le Pera
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lucia Marinangeli
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Francesco Brozzetti
Guest Editors

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