by Gelogia | Aug 27, 2024 | Physical Geology, Structural Geology
Three primary structural units of the earth CRUST MANTLE CORE These structures are divided based on seismic waves (P and S wave velocities) 1. Major Characteristics of Crust The crust is the Outermost and thinnest layer It is relatively cool and consists of hard rocks...
by Gelogia | Jun 6, 2023 | Structural Geology
The San Andreas Fault is one of the most well-known geological features in the world, running approximately 800 miles through the state of California, USA. This fault line has captured the fascination of scientists, geologists, and the public alike due to its...
by Gelogia | Nov 15, 2022 | Geology, Petrology, Structural Geology
Metamorphic Textures Small-scale features that occur in virtually all of the rock body at the microscopic scale The term ‘Fabric’ is also used synonymously. As the rock-forming processes differ among types of metamorphism, the resulting texture is also different....
by Gelogia | Feb 27, 2022 | Structural Geology
Without an objective, no work can be accomplished. Like when a structural geologist works, he also has some objectives. Those are: What is structure?When did it develop?Under what physical conditions did it form? Let’s talk about the objectives. What is...
by Gelogia | Feb 27, 2022 | Structural Geology
Structural geology is a branch of geology that deals with the structural deformation, causes, and distribution of these structural features with geography. Structural geology deals with fold, fault, unconformity, cleavage, schistosity, lineation. And their causes,...
by Gelogia | Feb 23, 2022 | Structural Geology
Mechanical principles describe the rock’s physical properties and deformation causes. In structural geology, the deformation causes of rocks and their properties are significant. Some mandatory types of mechanical principle as follows:...
