JOINTING NELL'AREA MARCHIGIANA ESTERNA: CARATTERISTICHE GEOMETRICHE E SIGNIFICATO STRUTTURALE

Abstract

An analysis on jointing in the Plio-Pleistocene marine deposits between Aso and Tronto rivers ( outer Marche region, central Italy) has been carried out. These deposits are mainly pelitc turbidites with some coarse grained interbedded deposits (sandstones and con­glomerates). The aims of this work are: a) a sistematic study on ge­ometries, frequences and architectures of joints; b) a genetic interpretation of jointing using some methods developped in foleland and plateau areas; c) relationships between fractures and hydrographic network, looking to the badlands. [...]