deformation of the earths crust •types of deformation 1.folds 2.faults

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DEFORMATION OF THE EARTHS CRUST •Types of Deformation 1.folds 2.faults. Folded Rocks 1.due to compressional forces 2.types of folds i.monocline ii.anticlines iii.synclines. Folded Rocks 3. anatomy of a fold i.limbs ii.axial plane iii.plunge. Folded Rocks - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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DEFORMATION OF THE EARTHS CRUST

• Types of Deformation

1. folds

2. faults

Folded Rocks

1. due to compressional forces

2. types of folds

i. monocline

ii. anticlines

iii. synclines

Folded Rocks

3. anatomy of a fold

i. limbs

ii. axial plane

iii. plunge

Folded Rocks

2. types of folds

iv. overturned

v. asymmetrical

Folded Rocks

2. types of folds

vi. domes

vii. basins

Anatomy of a fault

iv. strike & dip

Anatomy of a fault

i. head wall (or hanging wall)

ii. foot wall

iii. fault plane

Disconformity Angular Unconformity

Nonconformity

UNCONFORMITIES

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