Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group

Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group
  • Planet Earth is an interesting place, we study the Earth’s structure and how it’s changed over both a geological and human timescale.

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

Light at the End of the Tunnel: Geological Research at Crozet’s Blue Ridge Tunnel

By Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group On December 20, 2020
In Research, Student Blogs 
William & Mary geologists contemplating the concrete bulkhead inside the Blue Ridge Tunnel in 2017
By Katie Lang ’18 A new trail has opened in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains — in late November, after years of work, Nelson County
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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
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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
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The Mystery of Mélange

By Structural Geology & Tectonics Research Group On October 12, 2020
In Research, Student Blogs 
Photo of Terri Zach taking field notes.
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
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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
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