Earth's internal layers (Crust, Mantle, Core), atmospheric and hydrological origins, geological time scale, and structural deformation: Faults, Folds, and Joints.
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01 1. Conceptual Foundations and Hierarchy Tree
Earth's internal layers (Crust, Mantle, Core), atmospheric and hydrological origins, geological time scale, and structural deformation: Faults, Folds, and Joints.
Earth Structure and Tectonic Geology├── 1. Earth's Spheres & Layers│ ├── Crust: Continental (Sial: Granite, light) vs Oceanic (Sima: Basalt, dense)│ ├── Mantle: Upper Asthenosphere (Semi-molten plastic rocks, convection currents) & Lower solid mantle│ └── Core: Outer liquid core (Fe & Ni generating magnetic field) & Inner solid core (Extreme pressure)├── 2. Structural Geology (Deformations)│ ├── Folds (Anticline: arches upward, oldest rocks in center; Syncline: dips downward, youngest rocks in center)│ ├── Faults (Normal: Hanging wall slides down; Reverse/Thrust: Hanging wall pushes up; Strike-slip: Horizontal)│ └── Joints: Fractures in rock masses without relative displacement└── 3. Geological Time Scale: Precambrian Eon (Cryptic/Cryptozoic) & Phanerozoic Eon (Paleozoic, Mesozoic, Cenozoic eras)
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- RULE 1: Convection currents in the semi-molten Asthenosphere drive the movement of continental tectonic plates.
- RULE 2: In Anticline folds: Oldest layers are at the core center; in Syncline folds: Youngest layers are at the center.
- RULE 3: Earth's magnetic field originates from the rotation of the molten liquid outer core around the solid inner core.
- TRAP: Joints are fractures WITHOUT displacement; Faults are fractures WITH relative displacement of rock blocks.
03 3. Comparative Analysis: Comparative Analysis: Normal Fault vs. Reverse (Thrust) Fault
| Feature | Normal Fault | Reverse Fault (Thrust Fault) |
|---|---|---|
| Tectonic Stress | Tension force (pulling apart) | Compression force (pushing together) |
| Hanging Wall Movement | Moves DOWNWARD relative to footwall | Moves UPWARD relative to footwall |
| Surface Impact | Expands crustal surface area | Reduces crustal surface area (shortening) |
| Thrust Variant (Zahf) | Not applicable | Thrust fault has low dip angle (<45°), rocks creep horizontally |
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