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.
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Part of the Cutting Edge collection. The NAGT/DLESE On the Cutting Edge project helps geoscience faculty stay up-to-date with both geoscience research and teaching methods.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Geoscience:Geology:Structural Geology,
Structural Geology:Folds/Faults/Ductile Shear Zones,
Structural Visualizations
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work,
Course Information:Course Site,
Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations
Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12)
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Structural Geology
