Structural Geology and Tectonics Field Guidebook―Volume 2

Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Contents
Field Guide for a Complete Cross-Section of the Central Andes Along Main Roads
1 Introduction
2 Geology of the Central Andes at the Central Volcanic Zone
3 Field Guide
4 Subandean Zone
5 Eastern Cordillera
6 Quebrada de Humahuaca
7 Complementary Visit Suggestion
7.1 Pucará de Tilcara
7.2 Puna Orogenic Plateau
7.3 Quebrada De Purmamarca—Del Cobre Range
8 Calderas in North Puna
9 Western Cordillera
10 CVZ Forearc
11 Salar de Atacama and Cordillera de la Sal
12 Cordillera Domeiko–Precordillera
13 Coastal Cordillera
14 Final Remarks
Supplementary Data
References
Structures Associated with the Dynamics of Granitic Rock Emplacement (NW Portugal)
1 Introduction
1.1 A Thematic Field Book: The Concept
1.2 NW Portugal Geological Framework
1.3 NW Iberian Granitic Rocks—Some General Notes
2 Leça Da Palmeira Beach
2.1 Brief Geological Setting and Outcrop General Map of Outcrop
2.2 Regional Metamorphic Framework
2.3 STOP 5—Magmatic Feeder Zone
2.4 Field Activity/Geological Challenge
3 Lavadores Beach
3.1 Brief Geological Setting and Outcrop General Map
3.2 STOP 1—Magmatic Flow and Lineation Structures
3.3 STOP 2—Schlieren
3.4 STOP 3—Microgranular Enclaves
3.5 STOP 4—Interaction Between Acid and Basic Magmas
3.6 STOP 5—The Feldspathic Plume Structure
References
Tectonically Significant Fault Zones in Central Europe (Germany, Czech Republic and Poland) and Their Surface and Subsurface Outcrops: Franconian Line, Hronov-Porici Fault, Sudetic Marginal Fault and Lusatian Fault
1 Introduction
2 Franconian Fault Zone
2.1 Locality KTB (Germany) 49°48ʹ55ʺN; 12°07ʹ14ʺE
2.2 Locality Waldeck (Germany) 49°52ʹ8.982ʺN; 11°57ʹ9.803ʺE
3 Hronov-Porici Fault Zone
3.1 Locality Male Svatonovice (Czech Republic) 50°32ʹ14.809ʺN; 16°2ʹ31.465ʺE
3.2 Locality Big Szczeliniec, National Park of the Table Mts. (Poland) 50°29ʹ02ʺN; 16°20ʹ38ʺE
3.3 Locality Red Rock, National Park of the Table Mts. (Poland)
4 Sudetic Marginal Fault Zone
4.1 Locality Vápenná Quarries (Czech Republic) 50°16ʹ36.172ʺN; 17°5ʹ41.593ʺE
4.2 Locality Na Špičáku Cave (Czech Republic) 50°17ʹ00.600ʺN; 17°14ʹ59.000ʺE
5 Lusatian Fault Zone
5.1 Locality Dry Rocks (Czech Republic) 50°38ʹ6.9ʺN; 15°12ʹ49.09ʺE
5.2 Locality Devil’s Wall (Czech Republic) 50°40ʹ27.41ʺN; 14°56ʹ45.86ʺE
6 Summary
References
Geological Field Observations Along the Pandoh Syncline: The Mandi-Kataula-Bajura Section of Himachal Pradesh, NW-India
1 Introduction
2 How to Access the Area
3 Geology
4 Field Excursion
4.1 Observation of Main Boundary Thrust (MBT)
5 The Hanging Wall of MBT (Mandi-Darla Volcanic and LHS Rocks)
6 The Hanging Wall of Panjal Thrust (Mandi-Granite and Pandoh Syncline)
7 Observations and Conclusion
References
The Rock Outcrops at Raghunathdi, SE of Ghatsila (Jharkhand, India): a Spectacular Preservation of Polyphase Folding
1 Introduction
References
Spectacular Soft-Sediment Deformation Structures in Sedimentary Rock Outcrops of Damodar Valley Basin, West Bengal, India: A Field Guide
1 Introduction
2 Background and Present Work
2.1 Overturned Cross-Stratification/Recumbently Folded Cross-Beds
2.2 Penecontemporaneous Folds
2.3 Convolute Laminations
2.4 Load Structures
2.5 Sand Volcanoes
References
Structural Geological Field Guide: Bhuj Area (Gujarat, India)
1 Introduction
2 The Study Area
2.1 Structure
2.2 Seismicity
2.3 Lithology and Stratigraphy
3 Field Studies
3.1 Small-Scale Faults
4 Conclusions
References
Structural and Sedimentary Field Studies in Angul District, Odisha, India
1 Introduction
2 Study Area-Angul District
2.1 Connectivity and Accessibility
2.2 Geographic Location and Topography
2.3 Geology
3 Objectives & Approaches
4 Lithological Analysis of the Basement Metamorphic Rocks
4.1 Litho-textural Observations
4.2 Khondalite Suite of Rocks
4.3 Tectonic Classification of Garnet Porphyroblasts
4.4 Analysis of Superposed Folding
4.5 Strain Analysis
5 Gondwana and Quaternary Sedimentary Successions
5.1 Sedimentary Sequence
5.2 Quaternary Glimpse
References
New Structural Geological Input from the Barmer Basin, Rajasthan (India)
1 Introduction
2 Geology
3 Fieldwork and Discussions
4 Conclusions
References
Structural Geology and Stability Issue of the Giral Lignite Mine, Rajasthan, India
1 Introduction
2 Field Findings and Discussions
3 Conclusion
References
Relationship Between Deformation Structures and Rock Mass Rating: A Case Study of Underground Power House, Andhra Pradesh—India
1 Introduction
2 Study Site and Geology
3 Methodology
4 Result and Discussion
5 Conclusions
References
Microstructures Mimic Meso-Scale Structures
1 Introduction
2 Foliations and Cleavages
3 Shear Related Features
4 Faults and Displacement
5 Summary
References
Review on Role of Multi-Constellation Global Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry (GNSS-R) for Real-Time Sea-Level Measurements
1 Introduction
2 Mathematical Background of GNSS-R
3 Application of GNSS-R for Real-Time Sea-Level Measurement
3.1 Global Positioning System-Reflectometry (GPS-R)
3.2 Globalnaya Navigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema-Reflectometry (GLONASS-R)
3.3 Galileo-Reflectometry (Galileo-R)
3.4 BeiDou Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry (BDS-R)
3.5 Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System-Reflectometry (IRNSS-R)
3.6 Quasi Zenith Satellite System-Reflectometry (QZSS-R)
4 Conclusions
Appendix
References
Architecture and Structures of Kiradu Temple (Barmer Region, Rajasthan, India)
1 Introduction
2 Location of Kiradu
3 General Description of the Kiradu Temple
4 Weather of Kiradu
5 History of the Foundation
6 Architectural Style of the Kiradu Temple
7 New Observations and Studies in This Work
7.1 Temple No. 1 (The Shiva Temple)
7.2 Temple No. 2 (The Someshwar Temple)
7.3 Temple No. 3 (A Completely Ruined Temple)
7.4 Temple No. 4 (The Shiva Temple)
7.5 Temple No. 5 (The Shiva Temple)
7.6 Temple No. 6 (The Vishnu Temple)
7.7 Selective Destruction of Female Statues
7.8 Miscellaneous
8 Importance of Study and Future Scope
9 Conclusions
References