3. Tectonic structures
3.1 Schistosity and foliation
Schistosity and foliation correspond to repetitive planes of anisotropy formed under the effect of tectonic stress at depth (more or less ductile conditions). Both types of structure develop in the main shortening plane of the deformation ellipsoid. The differences between schistosity and foliation are relatively subtle, but can be described as follows (see figure 12...
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
Already subscribed? Log in!
Tectonic structures
Time in geology
Article included in this offer
"Soil mechanics and geotechnics"
(
42 articles
)
Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees
A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources
Bibliography
Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!
Already subscribed? Log in!
