Steve Kempler, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Appalachian Mountain landforms clearly demonstrate the relation of plate tectonics and structure to geomorphology. The folded rocks record the convergence of two continental plates in Pennsylvanian/Permian time. This page uses text, maps, and remotely sensed imagery to explain the relationship between plate tectonics, geologic structures, and the resulting landforms. It is part of an out-of-print NASA publication entitled 'Geomorphology from Space'. Links to the rest of the book are provided.
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Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics, Structural Geology, Geomorphology:Tectonic Geomorphology Resource Type: Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14) Data Derived: Data Derived Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Geomorphology, Structural Geology, Teach the Earth:Teaching Topics:Plate TectonicsKeywords: Plate tectonics, Geomorphology, Mountain building
