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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