Earth Flexures - Their Geometry Their Representation Analysis in Geological Selection

Originally published in 1929, this book provides a guide to the geometry of 'earth flexures' and their relationship to the discovery of oil.

List of contents

1. Introductory; 2. Geological process; 3. The geometrical construction of earth flexures in geological sections; 4. The axial plane; 5. Geological mapping for accurate section drawing; 6. Flexures of Tertiary age in the petroliferous rocks of some extra-European countries; Index.

Summary

Originally published in 1929, this book was written to provide a guide to the geometry of 'earth flexures' and the relationship of this area to the discovery of oil. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in geology and the history of science.

Product details

• Authors: H. G. Busk, Busk H. G.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.05.2014
• EAN: 9781107663190
• ISBN: 978-1-107-66319-0
• No. of pages: 116
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geology; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology, Geology, geomorphology and the lithosphere, Geology & The Lithosphere