The development of structural geology and the historical context of the journal of structural geology: A reflection by Bruce Hobbs.

This paper sets the historical context for the Journal of Structural Geology when it was first published in 1979. The major advances in Structural Geology over the past 40 years are then highlighted. Finally, ten Grand Challenges for the next decade are nominated. • The history of Structural Geology up until the first issue of the Journal of Structural Geology in 1979 is highlighted. • Progress from 1979 to the present is summarised. • Some Grand Challenges for the future are outlined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]