Fault-related Rocks: A Photographic Atlas

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This is a richly illustrated reference book that provides a unique, comprehensive, and up-to-date survey of the rocks and structures of fault and shear zones. These zones are fundamental geologic structures in the Earth's crust. Their rigorous analysis is crucial to understanding the kinematics and dynamics of the continental and oceanic crust, the

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"Some stunning images make this library reference book a superb account of what happens to solid rocks when they flow or break apart on faults."--New Scientist