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Geological maps: An Introduction

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  • © 1990

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  1. Alex Maltman
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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Some fundamentals of geological maps

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 1-8

  3. The nature of geological maps: the Ten Mile map of the UK and the 1: 2 500 000 map of the USA

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 9-14

  4. The three-dimensional aspect: structure contours

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 15-35

  5. Measurements in three dimensions: strike and dip, formation thickness and depth

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 36-51

  6. Geological cross-sections

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 52-65

  7. Visual assessment of outcrop patterns

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 66-72

  8. Unconformities

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 73-83

  9. Folds

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 84-95

  10. Faults: the fundamentals

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 96-113

  11. More on faults: contraction (thrust), extension, and strike-slip faults

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 114-127

  12. Igneous and metamorphic rocks; mineral deposits

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 128-141

  13. Geological history from maps

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 142-150

  14. The production of geological maps

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 151-157

  15. The heritage of geological maps

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 158-167

  16. Current trends in geological maps

    • Alex Maltman
    Pages 168-173

  17. Back Matter

    Pages 174-184
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A recent national survey of geology students indicated that, In a subject so fundamental and yet so varied, every although they saw the need for a basic training in map­ geologist will have his own views on geological maps - the work, the three-dimensional aspects involved formed the matters needing emphasis, the best methods of interpreta­ single most difficult part of an introductory geology tion, good examples of maps, and so on. Instructors may course, and that it was generally taught in a way both ab­ therefore urge in their taught courses different priorities stract and dull. At the same time, there was no book which from those given here, and, although a wide range of maps puzzled students could turn to for explanations; no book and map exercises is included, will prefer to continue to which told them more about real geological maps. This use their own 'pet' examples. But this is meant primarily to book is an attempt to fill that need. It is based on the view be a book for the student - to turn to for clarification, for that in these days of increasing specialisation the geological further information, and simply to learn a little more about map remains the vital coordinating document, and that the geological maps.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Geological maps: An Introduction

  • Authors: Alex Maltman

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-6662-1

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Alex Maltman 1990

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4684-6664-5Published: 18 March 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4684-6662-1Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VIII, 184

  • Topics: Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, multidisciplinary

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