Field Exercise Structural Geology

Recognition & measure of geological structures
Documentation of geological structures in selected outcrops
Presentation and interpretation of geological structures in selected outcrops

Klausur (schriftlich)

The participants recognize stratigraphic relationships, tectonic structures and kinematic indications, and are able to analyse them and to perform simple tectonic reconstructions.

Written exam

written exam

Coe, A.L., 2010. GEological Field Techniques. Wiley-Blackwell, 323 p.
Fossen, H., 2010. Structural Geology. Cambridge, 463 p.

1st Day: Recognition & measure of geological structures
2nd Day: Documentation of geological structures in selected outcrops
3rd Day: Presentation and interpretation of geological structures in selected outcrops
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14th Day: Klausur (schriftlich)

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