Tag: Nontectonic Deformation
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Tectonic Structures and Their Consequential Nontectonic Deformations: The Case of Jordan’s Friable Lower Cretaceous Sandstones
Introduction Jordan’s geology has long attracted attention for its complex history of crustal movement, sedimentation, and deformation. This article examines how tectonic structures influence nontectonic deformation in friable Lower Cretaceous sandstones found across the region. By integrating field observations with regional tectonics, we gain insight into how brittle rocks respond to stress, strain, and environmental…
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Tectonic Structures and Their Consequential Nontectonic Deformations: The Friable Lower Cretaceous Sandstones of Jordan
Introduction Jordan’s geologic history presents a compelling puzzle for researchers: a tapestry woven from Precambrian basement rocks, Mesozoic sedimentation, and successive tectonic regimes. The focus of this article is the interplay between pronounced tectonic structures and the subsequent nontectonic deformations observed in friable Lower Cretaceous sandstones. By examining these formations, scientists gain insight into how…
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Tectonic Structures and Their Consequential Nontectonic Deformations: The Case of Friable Lower Cretaceous Sandstones in Jordan
Introduction The geology of Jordan presents a compelling case study for understanding the interplay between tectonic motion and rock deformation. While regional tectonics are well documented, the focus here is on the less obvious, yet equally important, nontectonic deformation processes that affect friable sedimentary formations. This article examines tectonic structures and their consequential nontectonic deformations…