Structural Geology of Rocks and Regions

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John Wiley & Sons, Dec 6, 2011 - Science - 864 pages
Relates the physical and geometric elegance of geologic structures within the Earth's crust and the ways in which these structures reflect the nature and origin of crystal deformation through time. The main thrust is on applications in regional tectonics, exploration geology, active tectonics and geohydrology. Techniques, experiments, and calculations are described in detail, with the purpose of offering active participation and discovery through laboratory and field work.
 

Contents

PART
2
Displacement and Strain
34
Force Stress and Strength
90
Deformation Mechanisms and Microstructures
148
PART 2
192
Faults
249
Folds
344
FaultFold Interactions
405
PART 3
798
REFERENCES
799
AUTHOR INDEX
823
HOW TO FUNCTION
683
Mapping Contact Relationships
697
Identifying Primary Structures
706
F Preparing Geologic CrossSections
718
G Preparing Subsurface Contour Maps
726

Foliation and Lineation
463
Shear Zones and Progressive Deformation
530
Active Tectonics
599
PART 3
617
and Stereographic Projection
757
O Engaging in Fault Analysis
778
S Determining Focal Mechanisms for Earthquakes
793
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George H. Davis is the Provost and Regents Professor of the Geosciences, University of Arizona.?He received his Ph.D. in Economic Geology from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and his MA in Structural Geology from The University of Texas, Austin.

Stephen J. Reynolds is Associate Professor of Geology, Arizona State University. He received his masters and Ph.D. in Geosciences from the University of Arizona. Dr. Reynolds has received the ASU Department of Geology Outstanding Teacher Award three times and has been nominated for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Distinguished Teaching Award, 1993.

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