What Is Structural Geology? Understanding Earth’s Deformation
Category STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY
Why Structural Geology Matters in Geology and Engineering
Types of Stress: Compression, Tension, and Shear
How Rocks Respond to Stress: Elastic, Brittle, and Ductile Deformation
Folds: How Rocks Bend Over Time
Faults: When Rocks Break and Move
Joints and Fractures: Cracks Without Movement
How Plate Movements Create Mountains and Rift Valleys
The Role of Structural Geology in Understanding Earthquakes
Famous Faults and Their Impact (San Andreas Fault, East African Rift)
