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EART28202 Structural Geology

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By: Fran Allen
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Geometrical features of folds and their associated minor structures
What is reflected in the geometry...,
What is a cylindrical fold,
What is the property of a cylindr...
70  cards
Fold formation
What are the three basic types of...,
What is buckling,
What is bending
72  cards
Strain
Define strain,
Define linear longitudinal strain,
Give four parameters that can be ...
39  cards
Shear zone
What is a zone,
Define fault,
Define shear zone
87  cards
Stress
Describe the concept of stress,
What are the two kinds of forces,
Describe body forces
52  cards
Fracturing and the emplacement of minor intrusions
Define a fracture,
What are the four classifications...,
Describe extensional fractures
55  cards
Faulting
Choosing this module is my biggest fault
71  cards
Contractional tectonic regimes
What four factors make up contrac...,
Define thrust fault,
Where is most shortening in contr...
56  cards
Extensional tectonic regimes
Give an example of a regional sca...,
Describe rifting,
Describe active rifting
83  cards
Strike-slip tectonic regimes
Define strike slip faults,
Define tear faults,
Describe transform faults and tra...
38  cards

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