The Mapping of Geological Structures

by McClay, K. R.

• ISBN13: 9780471932437
• ISBN10: 0471932434
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1991-08-26
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

The Mapping of Geological Structures Ken McClay Department of Geology, Royal Holloway University of London, UK Detailed mapping and analysis of the structural features of rocks enable the 3D geometry of their structures to be reconstructed. The resulting evidence of the stresses and movement patterns which rocks have undergone indicates the processes by which they were formed, and allows evaluation of past deformations of the earth's crust. Written to show how one actually describes, measures and records rock structures such as folds and faults with the emphasis on accuracy, detail and on-going interpretation throughout, this handbook gives students and enthusiasts the practical information and guidance which allows their fieldwork to become vastly more rewarding. "...the author is to be congratulated on producing such an excellent text. The whole range of mapping techniques that an undergraduate student will require are described and the book will still be immense help to post-graduates setting out on their research work. The book represents extremely good value and is thoroughly recommended." C.R.L. Friend, Mineralogical Magazine

Author Biography

K. R. McClay is the author of The Mapping of Geological Structures, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vi
Introduction	1	(16)
Mapping techniques	17	(28)
Fold structures	45	(19)
Foliations	64	(10)
Linear structures	74	(10)
Faults and shear zones	84	(32)
Joints, veins and stylolites	116	(10)
Polyphase deformation	126	(25)
First steps in overall interpretation and analysis	151	(1)
References and further reading	151	(2)
Appendix I Real and apparent dip nomogram	153	(1)
Appendix II Thickness exaggeration with apparent dip	154	(1)
Appendix III Strain measurements	155