Manual geological drawing is essential for effective documentation in both fieldwork and microscopy, despite advancements in digital tools. This skill not only enhances observational abilities but also aids in comprehending geological structures and the processes that shape them. Drawings can serve as a unique language tailored to specific needs, reinforcing scientific thinking and understanding within the discipline of geology.
Fractal geometry allows the description of natural patterns and the establishment and testing of models of pattern formation. In particular, it is a tool for geoscientists. The aim of this volume is to give an overview of the applications of fractal geometry and the theory of dynamic systems in the geosciences. The state of the art is presented and the reader obtains an impression of the variety of fields for which fractal geometry is a useful tool and of the different methods of fractal geometry which can be applied. In addition to specific information about new applications of fractal geometry in structural geology, physics of the solid earth, and mineralogy, proposals and ideas about how fractal geometry can be applied in the reader's field of studies will be put forward.