Introduction to Faults (p. 269-279; 286-296) 1) Hanging wall vs. footwall 2) Fault names: based on geometry & kinematics 3) Characteristics and terminology.
Geologic Structure. Structural geology Structural geologists study the architecture and processes responsible for deformation of Earth’s crust Rock structures.
Intro Objective 10/14/2011 Describe the three major types of folds and faults by modeling them. Does rock bend or break or both?
OF ROCKS [L17 P. 363-373 /IP-B] DEFORMATION OF ROCKS [L17 P. 363-373 /IP-B]
Chapter 6 – Earthquakes Section 1: Forces in Earth’s Crust.
Stresses, Faults, Folds, and Earthquakes. Types of Stresses on Layers of Rocks: