Preface; Acknowledgements; 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. Joints and veins; 9. Faults; 10. Kinematics and paleostress in the brittle regime; 11. Deformation at the microscale; 12. Folds and folding; 13. Foliation and cleavage; 14. Lineations; 15. Boudinage; 16. Shear zones and mylonites; 17. Contractional regimes; 18. Extensional regimes; 19. Strike-slip, transpression and transtension; 20. Salt tectonics; 21. Balancing and restoration; 22. A glimpse of a larger picture; Appendix A. More about the deformation matrix; Appendix B. Spherical projections; Glossary; References; Cover and chapter image captions; Index.
This market-leading textbook has been updated to include a chapter on joints and veins, additional examples and stunning new photos.
Haakon Fossen is Professor of Structural Geology at the University of Bergen, Norway, where he is affiliated with the Department of Earth Science and the Natural History Collections. 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 orogenic belts, numerical modelling of deformation (transpression), the evolution of rifts, and studies of deformed porous sandstones. He has conducted extensive field work in various parts of the world, notably Norway, the Western United States, Sinai, and Brazil, and his research is based on field mapping, microscopy, physical and numerical modelling, geochronology, and seismic interpretation. Professor Fossen has been involved in editing several international geology journals, has authored over 100 scientific publications, and has written two other books and several book chapters. He holds the first Nordic Geoscientist Award and the Outstanding Paper Award (together with Basil Tikoff) of the Structural Geology and Tectonics Division of the Geological Society of America, of which he is also a Fellow. He has taught undergraduate structural geology courses and graduate and industry structural geology field courses for over twenty years and has a keen interest in developing electronic teaching resources to aid student visualization and understanding of geological structures.
'This new edition of Structural Geology has filled in a few gaps in
the excellent first edition and the author and publishers are to be
congratulated on their efforts to produce a really up-to-date text
in a most attractive format.' John Ramsay, ETH Zentrum,
Switzerland
'This second edition has an impressive number of updates and
improvements. Numerous color photographs and figures clearly
illustrate concepts, while showing the inherent beauty of
structures in the field. This is a book that cannot help but
inspire students.' Frederick W. Vollmer, State University of New
York, New Paltz
'This is the best textbook in this field of the past decade. Both
the book and the accompanying online resources have been extended
with new topics and the animated e-modules are a fantastic extra
teaching resource.' Roger Soliva, Université Montpellier II
'The reviewer wholeheartedly believes that Fossen's work is the
best textbook currently available within this field. It is
extensively updated and beautifully illustrated with predominantly
color photographs and sketches reflecting classic, global examples.
… The 22 chapters treat the principles of strain, stress, and
rheology; brittle and ductile deformation processes and their
resultant structures; principal tectonic regimes, salt tectonics,
map balancing, and restoration; an original chapter on joints and
veins; and an overview of deformation, including intrusive,
metamorphic, radiogenic dating, and P-T-t path data. The
accompanying online e-modules provide a superb supplemental
learning resource. The book's practical approach to potential
economic applications with oil, gas, and groundwater enhance its
value to students and practicing professionals … This book is an
ideal text for undergraduate geology programs and is a must for
every serious student of Earth science. It will also serve as an
excellent, up-to-date refresher course for any active geologist.'
M. E. McCallum, Choice
'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, Adam Mickiewicz
University, Poznañ
Review of previous edition: 'Gorgeous. Nothing less. Everyone in
need of structural geology - 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
Review of previous edition: '… 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, Transactions,
American Geophysical Union
Review of previous edition: 'Once in a while, an extraordinarily
superior book appears in the midst of other good books on a
subject. Without a doubt, this is the 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
Review of previous edition: '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
Review of previous edition: '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)
Review of previous edition: '… 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.' Bruce
Trudgill, Colorado School of Mines
Review of previous edition: 'Evaluate it? … I've already put a
change order into our bookstore to change to it for my Structure
class next Fall! It's awesome.' Terry Naumann, University of
Alaska
Review of previous edition: '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.' Rob Butler, University of Aberdeen
'A great online text book. Well-written, beautiful and meaningful
sketches and photographs.' Timothy Byrne, Professor of Geosciences,
University of Connecticut
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