Figure 1. Generalized tectonic map of Iran (after Alavi 1991) and index map with location of studied sections. In this classification the Central Iran micro-continent is divided into four blocks. The Kalmard area is located within the Pash-e-Badam (PBB) Block.
Sections discussed in this paper: 1– Gachal, 2 – Bakhshi (type section of Khan Formation), 3 – Madbeiki, 4 – Rahdar, 5 – Halvan. Other studied sections: 6 – Shish Angosht, 7 – Bagh-e-Vang, 8 – Jamal 1, 9 – Jamal 2.