This Oceanus article describes the work of Greg Hirth, a geologist studying rock deformation and crystallography. It discusses how rocks deform as a function of pressure and heat (called rheology) and includes a short section about the possibility of microbial life in the heat and pressure-induced cracks between crystals. Hyperlinks to related articles are contained within the text of the article. The article also features a list of related links and color images of rocks and minerals under a microscope.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Habitats:Marine,
Within Rock,
Biology:Microbiology,
Geoscience:Geology:Geophysics:Mineral Physics,
Geoscience:Geology:Structural Geology:Microstructures, Deformation Mechanisms, Fabrics
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Graduate/Professional
Extreme Environments: Extremely Hot, High Pressure, Anoxic
Ocean Environments: Deep Sea Floor/Abyssal,
Hydrothermal Systems
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology,
Geophysics,
Structural Geology
Keyword: endolith
