Abstract
Results of the author’s investigations show the useful application of cave-map-data for tectonic assessment. Considering speleological features, cave genesis, and structural differences, it is possible to select of the cave map’s pattern various jointing and stress systems. By 7 selected cave maps, representing areas of different tectonic history (W-Germany, Austria and Switzerland) it will be demonstrated that three types of kinematic joint-systems can be identified (fundamental, orthogonal- fold- and shear-system). Therefore, tectonic models are expected to become more valuable. It must be stated that future tectonic investigations in karst-areas should include the additional use of cave maps.
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.5038/1827-806X.15.1.2
Recommended Citation
Jaskolla, Franz and Peter Volk.
1986.
Use of cave-maps for tectonic surveys.
International Journal of Speleology,
15: 15-40.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ijs/vol15/iss1/2
