Earth's Geosphere - Crustal Deformation: Folds
Offered By: Kiersti Ford via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating world of crustal deformation and folds in this informative 18-minute video. Delve into the concept of crustal deformation and learn about various types of stress that shape the Earth's surface. Gain insights into reading geologic maps and understanding strike and dip measurements. Discover different types of folds, including anticlines, synclines, monoclines, domes, and basins. By the end of this comprehensive overview, you'll have a solid understanding of how the Earth's crust deforms and the resulting geological structures that shape our planet's landscape.
Syllabus
Introduction
What is crustal deformation
Types of stress
geologic maps
strike and dip
fold
types
anticlines
synclines
monoclines
domes
basin
Summary
Taught by
Kiersti Ford
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