What does a structural geologist do?

Structural geology is the study of the deformation of the surface and subsurface of the Earth and other planetary bodies. This deformation reflects past changes in local and regional stress and strain, and can be used to reconstruct past crustal movements and dynamics.

Is structural geology difficult?

It doesn’t have to be hard and only for those who have extensive experience and training. Even the most basic structural geology observations and analysis can lead to big results in both exploration and mining.

What kind of jobs can you get with an earth science degree?

You will find geology majors using their knowledge and skills in a wide variety of occupational opportunities such as:

• petroleum geologist.
• hydrogeologist.
• engineering geologist.
• environmental geologist.
• geophysicist.
• economic geologist.
• geomorphologist.
• paleoclimatologist.

What is structural element geology?

Structural geologists measure a variety of planar features (bedding planes, foliation planes, fold axial planes, fault planes, and joints), and linear features (stretching lineations, in which minerals are ductilely extended; fold axes; and intersection lineations, the trace of a planar feature on another planar …

Why are microscopic observations important in structural geology?

Microscopic observations better establish the detailed characteristics of features, such as foliations, that are visible on a mesoscopic scale. The concept of scale is very important in structural geology.

How is structural analysis used in structural geology?

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS Structural geology uses micro- and meso-scale structures found in the rocks to elaborate tools and methods enabling to identify structures too large to be directly observed, although satellite imagery now may help in this task.

What kind of tools are used in structural geology?

Structural geology uses micro- and meso-scale structures found in the rocks to elaborate tools and methods enabling to identify structures too large to be directly observed, although satellite imagery now may help in this task.