Earth Flexures
Their Geometry and their Representation and Analysis in Geological Selection with Special Reference to the Problem of Oil Finding

Originally published in 1929, this book provides a guide to the geometry of 'earth flexures' and their relationship to the discovery of oil.

H. G. Busk (Author)

9781107663190, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 8 May 2014

116 pages
25.4 x 17.8 x 0.6 cm, 0.22 kg

Originally published in 1929, this book was written to provide a guide to the geometry of 'earth flexures' and the relationship of this area to the discovery of oil. Illustrative figures are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in geology and the history of science.

1. Introductory
2. Geological process
3. The geometrical construction of earth flexures in geological sections
4. The axial plane
5. Geological mapping for accurate section drawing
6. Flexures of Tertiary age in the petroliferous rocks of some extra-European countries
Index.

Subject Areas: Earth sciences [RB]