On the compilation of maps of structural correspondence between surface and basement relief at the east European Plate

Abstract

The paper describes a method of mapping structural correspondence between the present-day (topographic) surface and deep surfaces of discontinuity. A coefficient of correlation is used as an index of degree and direction of the relation. The method is based on so called «moving window» technique and allows to get distinct and correct idea on spatial pattern of correspondence degree for objects of any dimension.

For the Russian Plain area maps have been compiled showing structural correspondence of the surface and basement relief, each map showing the relation for the forms of certain size: 100, 250 and 450 km. The picture of structural correspondence varies significantly if the forms of different scale (dimension) are considered and is quite variable within limits of individual orographic units of the Russian Plain.