Basin-Orogen Coupling and Origin of Sedimentary Basins

The study on origin of sedimentary basins in China followed approach of basin-orogen (range) coupling, including the structural and sedimentary coupling, as well as coupling in deep structure. The structural coupling can be revealed with deformation in the place at which basin and orogen (range) are jointed. The sedimentary coupling implies the tectonic-sedimentary responses that could reconstruct the orogenic process. The coupling in deep structure focuses on lithosphere dynamics revealed by deep structures. Parallel to this, international study on origin of sedimentary basins concentrated on coupling of lithosphere and near-surface processes. Keeping open eyes, integrating different approaches, and co-working in natural laboratories are all important in the future research on sedimentary basins.