Dalradian of Eastern Scotland, The

Synopsis: Demonstrates techniques used by field geologists to study regional metamorphic terrain such as that exposed in the Dalradsian in east-central Scotland. Deformation is looked at in terms of the relationship of cleavage to bedding and the interpretation of isoclinal folds, on various scales. Sedimentary features are shown, together with a detailed examination of mineral assemblages, cordierite, biotite, chlorite, andalusite and staurolite which are related to metamorhpic isograds of the region. The way the mineral assemblage changes with increasing metamorphic is shown. Comments on how far the Dalradian metamorphism can be interpreted as a series of nappes and slides piled on top of each other in response to some crustal thickening event.
Series: Understanding the Continents, Course S339
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 33 min.
Year of production: 1990
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: £85.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Geology
Keywords: lithosphere; metamorphic rocks; Scotland

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Chris Hawkesworth

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