Geological Structures a Practical Introduction
This manual is about structures that occur within the Earth’s crust. Structures are the features that allow geologists to figure out how parts of the Earth have changed position, orientation, size and shape over time. This work requires careful observation and measurements of features at the surface...
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| Language: | English |
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Edmonton, Canada
Open Education Alberta
2020.
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| Series: | Open textbook library.
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Table of Contents:
- A. Geological Structures
- B. Orientation of Structures
- C. Primary Structures
- D. Stereographic Projection
- E. Folds
- F. Boudinage
- G. Kinematic Analysis and Strain
- H. Fabrics
- I. Dynamic Analysis: Stress
- J. Fractures
- K. Faults
- I. Tectonic Environments of Faulting
- M. Shear Zones
- N. Extraterrestrial Impact Structures