A map of the most recent tectonics of the World

Abstract

Among maps of neotectonics there should be distinguished regional maps and general-survey maps. There is offered (Table 1, Fig. 1) a unique legend of the general survey map of neotectonics of the World and schemes of neotectonic regioning (Fig. 2). A new classification of tectonic structures for the neotectonic stage of development is given (Table 2, Fig. 3). Clod-block structure of the earth's crust finding its reflection in the relief is being proved (Fig. 4). There are revealed new directions of the biggest breaks of the planetary scope-superlineaments. The connection of positive and negative exceeding of geoide in relation to ellipsoid with anomalies in substance thickness of the upper mantle is established. Europe serves as an example that there exist bonds between peculiarities of neotectonics, relief and its development and elements of geophysical structure and shape of the Earth. The problem of lower limit of neotectonic stage is regarded. In conclusion there are pointed out qualitatively new peculiarities in tectonic development of the Earth in the most recent stage and the importance of compiling special international neotectonic survey maps.