Preface; List of symbols; 1. Structural geology and structural analysis; 2. Deformation; 3. Strain in rocks; 4. Stress; 5. Stress in the lithosphere; 6. Rheology; 7. Fracture and brittle deformation; 8. Faults; 9. Kinematics and paleostress in the brittle regime; 10. Deformation at the microscale; 11. Folds and folding; 12. Foliation and cleavage; 13. Lineations; 14. Boudinage; 15. Shear zones and mylonites; 16. Contractional regimes; 17. Extensional regimes; 18. Strike-slip, transpression and transtension; 19. Salt tectonics; 20. Balancing and restoration; Appendix A. More about the deformation matrix; Appendix B. Stereographic projection; Glossary; References; Index.
A full-color introduction to the basic principles of structural geology, with unique links to practical applications and e-learning modules.
Haakon Fossen is Professor of Structural Geology at the University of Bergen, Norway, where he is affiliated with the Department of Earth Science, the Natural History Collections, and the Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research (CIPR). His professional career has involved work as an exploration and production geologist/geophysicist for Statoil and as a Professor at the University of Bergen (1996 to present), in addition to periods of geologic mapping and mineral exploration in Norway. His research ranges from hard to soft rocks and includes studies of folds, shear zones, formation and collapse of the Caledonian Orogen, numerical modeling of deformation (transpression), the evolution of the North Sea rift, and studies of deformed sandstones in the western United States. He has conducted extensive field work in various parts of the world, notably Norway, Utah/Colorado, and Sinai, and his research is based on field mapping, microscopy, physical and numerical modeling, geochronology and seismic interpretation. Professor Fossen has been involved in editing several international geology journals, has authored over 90 scientific publications, and has written two books and several book chapters. He has taught undergraduate structural geology courses for over ten years and has a keen interest in developing electronic teaching resources to aid student visualization and understanding of geological structures.
'… the structural geology text that I have long been waiting for …
this text truly shows the application of structural geology to real
life academic and industry problems. It will go straight onto my
syllabus as the required text.' Professor Bruce Trudgill, Colorado
School of Mines
'If you only buy one structural geology textbook - this is the one
to get. It's both theoretical and practical … with excellent
illustrations and thought-provoking examples.' Professor Rob
Butler, University of Aberdeen
'Lavishly illustrated in color, this textbook takes an applied
approach to introduce undergraduate students to the basic
principles of structural geology … Containing numerous
end-of-chapter problems, e-learning modules, and with stunning
field photos and illustrations, this book provides the ultimate
learning experience for all students of structural geology.' The
Eggs EGU Newsletter (the-eggs.org)
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and that's quite a few of us - will certainly find this book very
useful. There is a good balance between text and figures, and the
figures are very good, be it the photos, maps, graphics or
principle sketches. It is simply a pleasure to read this book.
Seldom have we seen such a user-friendly textbook.' GEO
'… Fossen is to be applauded for crafting a unique, high-caliber,
and accessible undergraduate textbook on structural geology …
beautifully illustrated, with excellent original color diagrams and
with impressive color field photographs that are all keyed to
locations and placed into geologic context. … This book will likely
get a lot of use; it is well written and priced right. … an
excellent, accessible introductory structural geology text that is
admirably well illustrated and well written. It should prove to be
a valuable resource for students and instructors alike.' EOS
'Once in a while, an extraordinarily superior book appears in the
midst of other good books on a subject. Without a doubt, this is ht
case with this introductory structural geology work by Fossen. Most
outstanding, the book provides a balance between soft rock and hard
rock, discusses the field's relevance to basic and applied
applications, and includes unparalleled illustrations and photos
that are critical for instruction and understanding ... It is the
most student- and instructor-friendly work this reviewer has seen.
Essential.' Choice
'The illustrations are plentiful and outstanding in multiple
colors. Very seldom can one buy a book of this quality …' Richard
Jackson, Environmental and Engineering Geoscience
'Several years after the publication of the first edition, the new
version [of Structural Geology] turns out to be even better. The
most important part of any educational book is to awake an interest
on the reader's part and sustain it, on any given topic, without
compromises as to content. I find such a potential in the present
volume … this textbook is definitely a high value proposition for
anyone who embarks on or continues his/her adventures in structural
geology and tectonics.' Wojciech Stawikowski, Geologos
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