Rock Deformation &
Geologic Structures
Concepts of Stress (relate to plate tectonic boundaries)
- Compressive
- Tensional
- Shear
Concepts of Strain
- Elastic
- Plastic (Folds & Tilts)
- Brittle (Faults & Joints)
- Factors affecting strain: Pressure,
Temperature and Material
Geologic Structures (simple introduction
to)
- Folds & Tilts
- Faults & Joints
- Difference between geologic and
topographic structures (mtns & valleys)
Some Exercises
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