AM Notes
Mountains reflect geologic processes of uplift, deformation, and
metamorphism at work; they are vivid evidence of tectonic
activity. Constructive processes build mountains up; destructive
processes tear them down.
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GEO 303 Chapter 11
Crags, Cracks and Crumples: Crustal
Deformation and Mountain
Building
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AM Notes
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AM Notes
GEO 303 Chapter 11
Crags, Cracks and Crumples: Crustal
Deformation and Mountain
Building
Undeformed (unstrained) rocks display horizontal beds, spherical sand
grains, no folds or faults. Deformed (strained) rocks show tilted beds,
metamorphic alteration, folding, and faulting.
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