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Structural geology

Scope note

Use for the study of individual geological structures such as anticlines, thrust vaults, and lineations. For the study of larger-scale units of the earth's crust, use "tectonics (geology)." BADGLE

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000126038

Broader Terms used

geology

Term used for

geology, structural

Created

13yrs ago

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