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3-D Structural Geology

A Practical Guide to Quantitative Surface and Subsurface Map Interpretation

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  • © 2006

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Authors:
  1. Richard H. Groshong

    1. University of Alabama, USA
      3-D Structure Research, Northport, USA

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  • Enables readers/users to produce better geological maps and cross sections, judge the quality of existing maps, and locate and fix mapping errors.

  • Focus on applied topics

  • Logical order of text following the typical interpretation workflow of professionals and advanced students

  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XVI
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  2. Elements of Map-Scale Structure

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    Pages 1-32

  3. Location and Attitude

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    Pages 33-61

  4. Structure Contouring

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    Pages 63-88

  5. Thickness Measurements and Thickness Maps

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    Pages 89-107

  6. Fold Geometry

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    Pages 109-131

  7. Cross Sections, Data Projection and Dip-Domain Mapping

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    Pages 133-180

  8. Properties of Faults

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    Pages 181-217

  9. Faulted Surfaces

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    Pages 219-264

  10. Dip-Sequence Analysis

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    Pages 265-283

  11. Quality Control

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    Pages 285-304

  12. Structural Validation, Restoration, and Prediction

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    Pages 305-372

  13. Direction Cosines and Vector Geometry

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    Pages 373-382

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 383-400
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About this book

Geological structures are three dimensional, yet are typically represented by, and - terpreted from, outcrop maps and structure contour maps, both of which are curved two-dimensional surfaces. Maps plus serial sections, called 2½-D, provide a closer approach to three dimensionality. Computer technology now makes it possible for geological interpretations to be developed from the beginning in a fully three dim- sional environment. Fully 3-D geological models allow significantly better interpre- tions and interpretations that are much easier to share with other geologists and with the general public. This book provides an overview of techniques for constructing structural interpretations in 2-D, 2½-D and 3-D environments; for interpolating - tween and extrapolating beyond the control points; and for validating the final int- pretation. The underlying philosophy is that structures are three-dimensional solid bodies and that data from throughout the structure, whether in 2-D or 3-D format, should be integrated into an internally consistent 3-D interpretation. It is assumed that most users of this book will do their work on a computer. C- sequently, the book provides quantitative structural methods and techniques that are designed for use with spreadsheets, mapping software, and three-dimensional c- puter-graphics programs. The book is also intended to provide the background for understanding what interpretive software, for example, a computer contouring p- gram, does automatically. Most techniques are presented in both a traditional format appropriate for paper, pencil, and a pocket calculator, and in quantitative format for use with spreadsheets and computer-graphics or computer-aided-design programs.

Reviews

From the reviews of the second edition:

"In the second edition, material has been reorganized to follow more closely the typical workflowof the exploration geologist. … The book has its place on the shelves of exploration geologists and some structural geology researchers. … this is a useful and well produced book." (Nigel Woodcock, Geological Magazine, Vol. 144 (2), 2007)

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Alabama, USA

    Richard H. Groshong

  • 3-D Structure Research, Northport, USA

    Richard H. Groshong

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