This study book by K. R. McClay offers a clear and accurate approach to detailed mapping and analysis of the structural characteristics of rocks. It focuses on describing, measuring, and recording structures such as folds and faults, with an emphasis on precision and continuous interpretation. This handbook supports students and professionals in reconstructing the 3D structure of rocks and in making visible the forces and movements that have shaped the earth’s surface.
Contents
Mapping and analysis of the structural features of rocks enable the reconstruction of their three-dimensional geometry. The book shows how this information can be used to evaluate processes of formation and past crustal deformations. Practical examples and methods improve the fieldwork experience and make the information accessible to both students and enthusiastic researchers.
Product specifications
- Author: K. R. McClay (Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, University of London)
- Series: Geological Society of London Handbook Series
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication date: 1991-08-01
- Number of pages: 176
- ISBN: 9780471932437
- Theme: Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere
- BISAC: SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology
About the author
K. R. McClay is the author of The Mapping of Geological Structures, published by Wiley.