Faults

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Author:

Andrew McCaig, Geoff Lloyd, Martin Casey, Rob Butler

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

University of Leeds

Collection:

NAGT Cutting Edge (SERC)

Grade Level:

Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

This site, which accompanies an introductory structural geology class at the University of Leeds, UK, contains information on faults. Topics include normal faults, thrust faults, strike-slip faults, faults and stress, and soft-linked fault systems. The site features explanations of the three basic types of faults with informative diagrams and a photo gallery.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Readings

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

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