Microtectonics

Microtectonics deals with the interpretation of microstructures, small-scale deformation structures in rocks that yield abundant information on the history and type of deformation and metamorphism. The results are used by geologists to obtain data for large-scale geological interpretations. This adv...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Passchier, Cees W. (Author), Trouw, Rudolph A. J. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2005.
Edition:2nd ed. 2005.
Subjects:
Geology.
Mineralogy.
Earth sciences.
Earth Sciences.
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • A Framework of Microtectonic Studies
  • Flow and Deformation
  • Deformation Mechanisms
  • Foliations, Lineations and Lattice Preferred Orientation
  • Shear Zones
  • Dilatation Sites - Veins, Strain Shadows, Fringes and Boudins
  • Porphyroblasts and Reaction Rims
  • Primary Structures
  • Natural Microgauges
  • Special Techniques
  • Experimental Modelling Techniques
  • From Sample to Section.

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