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Introduction to structural geology

Course subject(s) 01. Introduction to structural geology Chapters

Structural geology holds as a major cornerstone of the art of geological map interpretation. As an introduction to structural geology, the first thing to discuss is the aims and the nature of structural geology as a discipline. This is done in paragraph 1-1. The practical importance follows in paragraph 1-2. Guidelines for an effective study of the subject and a guide to the chapters of this book are concluding this chapter.

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