About Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group

The Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group at William & Mary has generated new knowledge about the internal architecture, tectonic processes, and geological history of the Earth (and beyond) for more than two decades.

We aim to share these discoveries, made primarily by undergraduate researchers, with the world and convey the excitement, frustration, and joy of original research.

Posts by Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group

We Need to Go Deeper – the Blueschists and Eclogites of Oman

By Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group On November 20, 2020

In Global Engagement, Research, Student Blogs, Study Away

$A blueschist thin section showing angular fractured shapes in green, blue, purple, white and gray.$

By Nick Carpenter ’21 Have you ever wondered what goes on deep within the Earth, far deeper than any human has ever ventured? Well

The Soapstone Special

By Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group On October 22, 2020

In Research, Student Blogs

Black and white photo of closely neighboring rock quarries with small buildings, tracks and cranes around their perimeters

Gabe Mojica ’21 Soapstone. What is it you might ask? No, it isn’t used for bathing, or at least not in the way you

The Mystery of Mélange

By Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group On October 12, 2020

In Research, Student Blogs

By Terri Zach ‘21 Mélange (mā-ˈlänj) is a fun word to say. We can thank the French for that, it’s a derivation of the

The Chaos of Rocks

By Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group On October 6, 2020

In Careers, Faculty & Staff Blogs, Research, Student Blogs

Two W&M researchers in masks and hard hats examining rock cores.

Hello World! I’m Professor Chuck Bailey and this is the inaugural post for the William & Mary Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group. Our