The Mapping of Geological Structures

Detailed mapping and analysis of the structural features of rocksenable the 3D geometry of their structures to be reconstructed. Theresulting evidence of the stresses and movement patterns whichrocks have undergone indicates the processes by which they wereformed, and allows evaluation of past deformations of theearth's crust. Written to show how one actually describes,measures and records rock structures such as folds and faults withthe emphasis on accuracy, detail and on-going interpretationthroughout, this handbook gives students and enthusiasts thepractical information and guidance which allows their fieldwork tobecome vastly more rewarding. "...the author is to be congratulated on producing such anexcellent text. The whole range of mapping techniques that anundergraduate student will require are described and the book willstill be immense help to post-graduates setting out on theirresearch work. The book represents extremely good value and isthoroughly recommended." --C.R.L. Friend, Mineralogical Magazine