Deformation manifests as specific features in the rock record. These are generally categorized into brittle structures (faults and joints) and ductile structures (folds and foliations). Faults (Brittle)
by R.G. Park: Available as a condensed PDF guide, this resource provides an elementary introduction to the subject, making it suitable for beginners. Atlas of Structural Geology
is the force applied per unit area on a rock body. It comes in three main types: compression (squeezing), tension (stretching), and shear (sliding past each other).
Deformation manifests as specific features in the rock record. These are generally categorized into brittle structures (faults and joints) and ductile structures (folds and foliations). Faults (Brittle)
by R.G. Park: Available as a condensed PDF guide, this resource provides an elementary introduction to the subject, making it suitable for beginners. Atlas of Structural Geology
is the force applied per unit area on a rock body. It comes in three main types: compression (squeezing), tension (stretching), and shear (sliding past each other).