Structural Geology Exercises – Table of Contents

STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY EXERCISES
with Glaciotectonic Examples
James S. Aber, Professor Emeritus
Emporia State University, Kansas

Table of Contents
Introduction Planar strata
Primary structures Fold geometry
Structure contouring Equal-angular stereonet
Equal-area stereonet I Equal-area stereonet II
Rock strength Fault geometry
Geometry of plates Polar wandering

**Table of Contents**
Introduction	Planar strata
Primary structures	Fold geometry
Structure contouring	Equal-angular stereonet
Equal-area stereonet I	Equal-area stereonet II
Rock strength	Fault geometry
Geometry of plates	Polar wandering

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These webpages present basic concepts in structural geology with practical examples drawn, in part, from glaciotectonic landforms and structures as well as other case studies. Glacier-induced deformations of the crust include a wide variety of folds, faults, diapirs, and other structures that are natural scale-models of larger structures found in mountain systems. Glaciotectonic structures, thus, have the size and scope appropriate for beginning students to understand larger crustal deformations created by plate tectonics.

Twelve exercises begin with basic structural problems, progress through more complex analyses, and conclude with advanced spherical geometry of plate tectonics. This material was developed originally for in-person classroom instruction at Emporia State University and has been adapted and updated here for online delivery, as a supplement for coursework in structural geology and advanced tectonics. An answer key is provided for students to self-check their progress.

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