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structural geology |
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structural geologyScientific discipline concerned with rock deformation on both small and large scales. Its scope ranges from submicroscopic lattice defects in crystals to fault structures and fold systems of the Earth's crust. Depending on the scale, the general techniques used are the same as those used in petrology, field geology, and geophysics. Furthermore, since the processes that cause rocks to deform can rarely be observed directly, computer models are also used. structural geology [′strək·chə·rəl jē′äl·ə·jē] (geology) A branch of geology concerned with the form, arrangement, and internal structure of the rocks. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Recently, most of the authoritative manuals in structural geology offer concise introductory chapters in basic stereographic techniques; however, the explanations and the selection of problems are too economic and fail to address the needs of many students. Guowei Zhang, a structural geology expert, is also assisting in identifying any structural remobilization of the gold, Averill says. He taught undergraduate classes in field and structural geology and ore genesis/economic geology. |
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