Based on the research of Quaternary geology,geoche mistry, crustal deformation and seismicity,the active characteristics of the major faults during Late Quaterna ry in Guangzhou region are discussed.

• 根据第四纪地质、地球化学、地壳形变和地震活动资料，论述了晚第四纪广州地区主要断裂的活动特征。