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Earth Science - Crustal Deformation

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This lecture introduces crustal deformation caused by tectonic forces. It explains compression, tension, and shear and examines folds, domes, basins, faults, and joints.

Syllabus

Intro
WHY ROCKS DEFORM
STRESS: THE CAUSE OF DEFORMATION
TYPES OF DEFORMATION
FACTORS THAT AFFECT DEFORMATION
FOLDS
ANTICLINES AND SYNCLINE
DOMES AND BASINS
DIP-SLIP FAULTS
NORMAL FAULTS
REVERSE AND THRUST FAULTS
STRIKE-SLIP FAULTS
JOINTS

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