Geologic Structures

This week will build and draw geologic structures that are the result of crustal deformation. Please read chapeter 11 in your textbook, Crags, Cracks, and Crumples: Crustal Deformation and Mountain building.

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You should be familar with the following terms:
brittle deformation
ductile deformation

Dip Slip faults
Strike-slip faults

hinge
limb
anticline
syncline
basin
dome

In lab we will consturct major geologic structures using play-doe. You will then be asked to draw the structures in map view and cross-section. Therefore -

COLORED PENCILS ARE A MUST FOR THIS LAB

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