Relations between Fault and Fracture Network Affecting the Lastoni di Formin Carbonate Platform (Italian Dolomites) and Its Deformation History

In this study, we analyze the fault and fracture network of Middle Triassic carbonate platform Lastoni di Formin (Italian Dolomites, Italy). The reconstruction deformation history is primary importance for a full comprehension present structural setting platform. huge dimensions body superb exposure its vertical cliffs gently dipping top plateau make an ideal outcrop to integrate traditional fieldwork with Digital Outcrop Modelling analysis. results studies partially confirm that present-day pattern result differential compaction-induced generated WNW-ESE-trending extensional fractures normal faults, perpendicular direction progradation Successively, tectonics, likely related Jurassic rifting phase, led formation NNW-SSE striking westward-dipping faults. A Neogene compressional tectonic event, characterized by N-S NW-SE crustal shortening, deformed platform, essentially strike-slip structures.