Dear Colleagues,

In a sedimentary basin, temperature is one of the most critical parameters, since it controls several processes, such as mineral precipitation, diagenesis, the maturation of organic matter, and fluid circulation. In turn, the temperature attained in a basin is the result of the interplay among several sedimentologic, structural, tectonic, and geodynamic processes, which are specific for each sedimentary basin.

The reconstruction of the present and paleothermal gradient has a relevant impact on socioeconomic and anthropogenic activities. This is because temperature has a strong impact on the presence of georesources in sedimentary basins. This includes hydrocarbons and geothermal energy. Furthermore, temperature has implications for the potential for the temporary or permanent storage of energy and anthropogenic products such as heat, CO₂, and nuclear waste.

This Special Issue aims at presenting an overview on reconstructing the temperature variation over time in sedimentary basins, to deeply understand their tectonostratigraphic evolution as well as the processes forming earth resources. In this issue, different approaches for reconstructing the paleotemperature will also be emphasized.

We welcome contributions from researchers in all fields of geosciences, applying different analytical methods to the study of worldwide active and fossil sedimentary basins. Multidisciplinary integrated approaches are greatly welcomed. The aim is to foster discussion on which the best procedures for better understanding the geological processes driving the tectono-thermal evolution of sedimentary basins and their surrounding regions are.

Dr. Sveva Corrado
Dr. Chiara Amadori
Dr. Andrea Schito
Dr. Silvia Omodeo-Salé
Guest Editors

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• temperature
• thermal history
• earth resources
• paleo-thermometers