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Abstract
Geology of the Central Alps with an emphasis on the Alpine-metamorphic Penninic domain between the External massifs and the Insubric line. Focus: Alpine tectonics, deformation history and metamorphosis.
Objective
Understanding the Alpine tectonics, the Geological history incl. deformation and metamorphic history of the central part of the Alps.
Content
Geographical overview; tectonic units and their relationship; deformation; metamorphosis; deep structure; evolution and geological history from Permian to Oligocene based on observation at three localities: Valmalenco, Cimalunga unit, Bergell intrusion.
Resources
Lecture Notes
No script, but a lot of maps and profiles drawn at the blackboard.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Signup End
- 25.02.2021
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Crystalline Geology of the Alps
Does not take place this semester.
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Restricted Choice Modules Mineralogy and Geochemistry (A minimum of two restricted choice modules must be completed in the major Mineralogy and Geochemistry.)
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