摘要
Based on the studies of tectonic profile and deformation history, the structures in the southwestern Qaidam Basin are divided into 5 categories according to their genetic mechanisms. The thrust fold structure distributes in the Kunbei fault-uprising belt, mainly characterized by the involving of basement into severely-uprising unilaterally extruding asymmetrical fold. The fault-propagation fold structure locates in the Gasi-Zhahaquan fault-fold belt, mainly characterized by the involving of basement into unilaterally extruding fault-propagation asymmetrical fold. The detachment fold structure locates in the Yingxiongling detachment fold belt and the central depression as well as the shallow layer of the Gasi-Zhahaquan fault-fold belt,mainly characterized by detachment fold which is approximately symmetrical in middle-shallow layer.