Geological Stresses
Published on Nov 20, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Geologic Folds:
occurs when one or a stack of originally flat and planar surfaces, such as sedimentary strata, are bent or curved as a result of permanent deformation.
Photo by NASA: 2Explore
Joint Fracture:
such as a joint or a fault that divides the rock into two or more pieces.
Photo by subarcticmike
Geologic fault:
a planar fracture across which there has been significant displacement along the fractures as a result of rock mass movement.
Photo by U.S. Geological Survey
Mountain:
a natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly to a summit.
Photo by Justin in SD
Volcanic Mountain Range:
Volcanic Mountains are formed when lava deep within the earth, erupts, and piles upon the surface. When the ash and lava cools, it builds a cone of rock.
Photo by Stuck in Customs
