structural geology

noun

the branch of geology dealing with the structure and distribution of the rocks that make up the crust of the earth.

First recorded in 1880–85

But in physical and structural geology he took a very high place among living scientists.

Another event of the year was the translation of Structural Geology into French.

Structural geology is the study of the physical forms and relations of rocks which result mainly from deformation by earth forces.

In short, the following of a coal seam requires at almost every stage the application of principles of structural geology.

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