Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 18:55:50
Major
Geology
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2016
Abstract
Rock samples were collected from the Tensleep formation in the Seminoe Mountains located in Carbon County, Wyoming. These samples were analyzed to determine the deformation mechanisms operating during small scale displacement faulting. There are three distinct zones included in the sample which includes the undeformed Tensleep, fine grained layers with grain size variation, and porous layers with grain size variation. The microstructures in the fine grained layer were consistent with deformation by crystal plastic deformation mechanisms; whereas, the microstructures in the porous layer were consistent with brittle deformation mechanisms. The microstructures in these rocks are nearly identical to those observed in large displacement carbonate faults, indicating that the evolution of microstructures on carbonate faults occurs at low displacements.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Caleb W. Holyoke III
First Reader
Dr. James Thomka
Second Reader
Dr. John Beltz
Recommended Citation
Zidd, Natalie R., "Microstructure and Deformation Mechanism Analysis of Carbonate Rock located in an Anticline" (2016). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 330.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/330