GEOL 444 Orogenic Systems

Credits: 3

Explores how plate tectonic forces contribute to form mountains with a strong emphasis on modern advances in understanding. Topics to be covered include driving mechanisms for plates, rock deformation, isostasy, geochronology, large-scale features of orogens, evolution of orogens, lateral spreading of orogens, channel flow in the crust, magmatic systems, deep structure, and mountain support.

Prerequisites: GEOL 322
Notes: This course is cross-listed with GEOL 544.

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