Structural Geology
Structural geology is the branch of geology that investigates how rocks and structures within the Earth’s crust deform over time — how they bend, break, fold, fault and flow under stress and pressure. Whether forming mountain ranges, controlling ore deposit locations, or influencing earthquake behavior, structural geology reveals the hidden architecture of the planet. In this section you’ll find practical guides on faults, folds, joints, structural mapping, and tectonic processes that shape the Earth’s surface and interior.
Geological Maps
Geological maps are important tools used by geologists to represent the distribution and characteristics of rocks and geological features on the Earth's surface. These...
Fault and Types of Faults
Fault is a fracture or crack where two rock blocks slide past one to another. If this movement may occur rapidly, it can be causes earthquike or slowly, in the form of creep.Types of faults include strike-slip faults, normal faults, reverse faults, thrust faults, and oblique-slip faults.
Faults and Folds
How Stress Shapes the Earth’s Crust
At a quick glance, the surface of our planet looks stable. Mountains appear fixed in place, valleys seem permanent,...
