Table of Contents

1 Introduction 1
2 Compilation Principles and Methods 3
2.1 Guiding Ideology 3
2.2 Compilation Principles 3
2.3 Compilation Methods 3
2.4 Compilation Extent Parameter and Geographic Base Map 4
2.4.1 Map extent 4
2.4.2 Map parameters 4
2.4.3 Geographic base map 4
2.4.4 Mapping software 5
3 Compilation Data and Drafting 6
3.1 Main Data for Map Compilation 6
3.2 Data Selection for Compilation 6
3.3 Drafting and Map Content 6
3.3.1 Tectonic layers 6
3.3.2 Fault system 7
3.3.3 Magmatic rocks 7
3.3.4 Crustal types 7
3.3.5 Tectonic units division 8
4 Tectonic Characterization 9
4.1 Tectonic Movements and Tectonic Layers 9
4.1.1 Tectonic movements in marine areas 9
4.1.2 Tectonic layers 10
4.2 Fault Classification and Characterization 12
4.3 Magmatic Rocks 14
4.4 Metamorphic Rocks 16
4.5 Tectonic Units Division and Characterization 17
4.5.1 Principles of tectonic units division 17
4.5.2 Bases of tectonic units division 17
4.5.3 Division scheme of tectonic units 17
4.5.4 Description of main tectonic units 20
4.5.5 Understanding of the origin of the South China Sea 26
5 Instructions for Use 28
6 Acknowledgments 29
References 30