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

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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