Structural Geology and Tectonics

  1. Brittle Structures and Faulting
    1. Fractures and Joints
      1. Definition and Characteristics of Fractures
        1. Distinction between Joints and Faults
          1. Modes of Fracture
            1. Mode I Opening
              1. Mode II Sliding
                1. Mode III Tearing
                2. Joint Sets and Systems
                  1. Systematic vs. Non-systematic Joints
                    1. Orientation and Spacing
                      1. Joint Propagation
                      2. Columnar Jointing
                        1. Formation Processes
                          1. Geometric Characteristics
                          2. Sheeting and Exfoliation
                            1. Mechanisms of Formation
                              1. Geological Settings
                            2. Fault Geometry and Classification
                              1. Fault Terminology
                                1. Fault Plane
                                  1. Fault Zone
                                    1. Fault Core and Damage Zone
                                      1. Hanging Wall and Footwall
                                        1. Slip Components
                                          1. Dip-Slip Component
                                            1. Strike-Slip Component
                                              1. Oblique-Slip Component
                                            2. Fault Classification by Slip
                                              1. Dip-Slip Faults
                                                1. Normal Faults
                                                  1. Reverse Faults
                                                    1. Thrust Faults
                                                    2. Strike-Slip Faults
                                                      1. Dextral Faults
                                                        1. Sinistral Faults
                                                        2. Oblique-Slip Faults
                                                        3. Fault Orientation and Attitude
                                                          1. Strike and Dip of Fault Planes
                                                            1. Rake and Pitch of Slip Vectors
                                                          2. Fault Systems and Arrays
                                                            1. Horst and Graben Structures
                                                              1. Half-Grabens and Tilted Fault Blocks
                                                                1. Imbricate Fans and Duplexes
                                                                  1. Flower Structures
                                                                    1. Positive Flower Structures
                                                                      1. Negative Flower Structures
                                                                      2. Transfer Faults and Accommodation Zones
                                                                        1. Fault Linkage and Interaction

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                                                                      4. Ductile Structures and Folding