This page examines brittle deformation in rocks, emphasizing jointing and faulting processes. Joints are fractures formed under tension or cooling, while faults involve the relative movement of rock b...This page examines brittle deformation in rocks, emphasizing jointing and faulting processes. Joints are fractures formed under tension or cooling, while faults involve the relative movement of rock bodies, leading to earthquakes. Various fault types are described, including dip-slip (normal and reverse) and strike-slip, each linked to specific stress conditions. Strike-slip faults are characterized by lateral movements, with left-lateral and right-lateral distinctions.
This page explores California's geological features, focusing on its unique tectonic activity and the significance of earthquakes. It details various plate boundaries, geological deformations like fol...This page explores California's geological features, focusing on its unique tectonic activity and the significance of earthquakes. It details various plate boundaries, geological deformations like folds and faults, and highlights key concepts including stress, strain, and fault types. The text underscores the challenge of adapting to seismic activity over predicting it, reflecting on the daily realities of living in a tectonically active region.
