The great tectonic systems

This course aims at describing, from relevant tectonic observations at different scales, the functioning of major tectonic systems: folded systems, thrusting, large normal faults, ductile shear zones, unstripping domains, extensive domains, more complex domains. Particular attention will be paid to regional case studies (France, USA, Tibet-Himalaya)

Hourly volumes:

CM : 9h

Practical work: 12 hours

Field :6h

The main objective is to give the basic skills in tectonics, i.e. analysis of deformation on a large scale (km)

This module has a strong link with endogenous petrology (HAT510T)

This module will be a prerequisite for the Geodynamics course (HAT606T), the two L3 field courses (deep field course (HAT517T) and field course (HATHAT614T)) in which more advanced concepts will be discussed

 License 2, including HAT306T, HAT302T,HAT301T,HAT409T,HAT402T,HAT405T

Recommended prerequisites: none

Integral Continuous Control

• Synthetic description of the concepts covered in CM:

Each class is 1.5 hours long, i.e. 6 classes for a total of 9 hours

CM1: Finite deformation analysis (large deformation)

CM2 : Incremental deformation and finite deformation, stress-strain link, notion of rheology

CM3: Large folded systems

CM4: Large overlapping systems

CM5: Large Extensive Systems

CM6: Large stalling systems

• Synthetic description of the practical sessions and number of hours associated with each session

Each TP is 3h, that is to say 4 TPs for 12h total

TP1 : Rotational deformation, shear

TP2: Observations of ductile shear zones

TP3: Folding and overlapping

TP4 : Analysis and inversion of faults

A field day in the Montpellier area to characterize a fault zone

Know how to identify the major tectonic structures of a region

Understand how major tectonic structures work

Knowing how to relate stress and strain

Understand the concept of rheology