Geologic Tripping Guidebook to the Longmenshan Nappe Structural Zone and Its Geological Landscape

This book is one of the geologic investigation route series for the 30th International Geology Conference which will be held in China. The main investigation object is Longmenshan nappe orogenic belt which, Alpides and Cordillera orogenic belt enjoy equal popularity, being hot spots for research on nappe structure. On the basis of recent achievements in scientific research, geologic setting, zonation, evolutionary process of the same nappe orogenic belt and geological, natural and artificial landscapes in the Longmen Mountains area are summarized.

【Main Contents】

I.A General Situation
II.Longmenshan Nappe Structural Zone
(I)Research history
(II)Geological characteristics of the Longmenshan nappe structural zone
(III)Crustal structure and geophysical signature of the Longmenshan nappe structural zone
(IV)Zonation of the Longmenshan nappe structural zone
III.Landscapes in the Longmen Mountains Area
(I)Natural landscape
(II)Artificial landscape
IV.Investigative Schedule and Contents
(I)Preferential route: Chengdu-Wolong
(II)Alternate route: circular route