Advanced Studies in Applied Structural Geology and Tectonics
A special issue of Geosciences (ISSN 2076-3263).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Active tectonics; Crustal deformation; GNSS analysis; Seismotectonics; Tectonic geomorphology; Structural geology; Geological mapping
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Interests: rock mechanics; fracture mechanics; mining engineering; rock cutting; underground stability
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Interests: Active Tectonics; Geodynamics; Seismotectonics; Structural Geology; Tectonic Geomorphology; Plate Tectonics; Palaeoseismology; Seismic Hazard
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Interests: Geologic hazards; Mining geotechnics; Hydrogeology
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Special Issue Information
Special Issue Information
Special Issue Title: Advanced Studies in Applied Structural Geology and Tectonics
Dear Colleagues,
Tectonics is a crucial research field, holding a key-role in applied geology as it provides qualitative and quantitative information that is decisive in various scientific fields.
The current thematic focus emphasizes how structural and tectonic analyses contribute to solving practical problems across diverse geological and engineering contexts. Tectonic and structural analyses are therefore indispensable tools in a wide range of applied geology fields, where understanding deformation processes and structural configurations can lead to practical solutions and informed decision making. Their applications span numerous domains, and these studies are related to the following:
Geological Hazards: Natural disasters are linked to tectonic processes; their most significant outcome is the earthquakes, as well as other secondary effects such as volcanic eruptions, landslides, and tsunamis. In all the above cases, performing tectonic analysis is essential to understand the nature of these hazards and to mitigate their impact on human settlements and infrastructure.
Groundwater Resources: Active tectonics have important effects on aquifer creation and groundwater flow. The detailed determination of tectonic structures is necessary to locate and manage these resources for human consumption and agriculture.
Geotechnical Engineering: Tectonic activity impacts rock and soil stability. Additionally, the importance of structural geology in slopes, foundations for buildings, and pavements has been recognized. However, the integration of structural geology mapping and theory in all stages of engineering projects remains a challenge.
Mineral and Energy Resources: Tectonic movements form geological structures that trap and concentrate mineral and energy resources such as oil, gas, coal, and precious metals. Tectonic studies are important as guides for economic geologists searching for fuels and ore deposits of metallic and non-metallic resources.
Dr. Ilias Lazos
Dr. Emmanouil Steiakakis
Dr. George Xiroudakis
Dr. Sotirios Sboras
Guest Editors
Dr. Ilias Lazos
Dr. George Xiroudakis
Dr. Sotirios Sboras
Dr. Emmanouil Steiakakis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- faults/fault zones
- fault-induced slope failures
- underground aquifers
- fracture frequency
- rock mass rating
- fault rupture hazard
- hydrocarbons trap and migration
- constructions foundations
- tunnelling
- tectonically controlled ore deposits
- hazard mitigation
- seismic hazard assessment
- structural mapping
- applied tectonics
- tectonic control.
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