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Geology - Faults, Folds, and Joints

Earth and Space Sciences X via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating world of rock deformation in this comprehensive geology lecture video. Delve into the mechanisms of folding, faulting, and joint formation as rocks respond to stress. Learn about various fault types, including dip-slip and strike-slip, and understand the differences between anticlines and synclines. Discover unique geological features such as shutter ridges, sag ponds, fault-formed springs, and pop-up structures. Gain insights into the anatomy of faults, the formation of fault block mountains, and the intricacies of thrust faults. Examine real-world examples like the Lewis Thrust Fault and the San Andreas Fault to understand the impact of these geological processes on Earth's surface. Perfect for geology enthusiasts and students seeking to deepen their understanding of structural geology and tectonic processes.

Syllabus

Introduction
What causes rock to deform
What is stress
What is strain
How do rocks deform
Folds
Anticlines and Synclines
Mountain Belt Diagram
Angular Unconformity
Fold Axis
Anticline
Syncline
Dome and Basin
Michigan Basin
Monoclines
Faults Joints
Fault Anatomy
Normal Faults
Fault Block Mountains
Reverse Faults
Thrust Fault
Lewis Thrust Fault
Strike Slip Fault
Strike Slip Features
Transform Faults
Strike Slip Structures
Sag Ponds
Popup Structures
San Andreas Fault

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Earth and Space Sciences X

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