Added: Aug 20, 2008
From: UTesi
Duration: 4:16
Dr. Randy Merrett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Texas.Dr. Marrett's research concentrates on deformation processes in the upper continental crust where folds, faults, and opening-mode fractures are the most important products. This work is applicable to a wide range of human concerns such as natural hazards (e.g., earthquakes, volcanoes) and the flow of fluids through rock (e.g., hydrocarbons, water, contaminants). Some common themes that relate his disparate interests are quantitative field observations and analysis, especially using techniques that address spatial and size scaling of structures. Dr. Marrett currently has on-going projects that address active faulting and geyser eruption patterns in the Central Andes of Argentina and Chile, detachment folding and curved orogenic belt development in the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico, and opening-mode fracturing in numerous areas.
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Rating: 4.67 (30 ratings) Views: 10695' favoriteCount='56 Comments: 18
krew1618 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Definately not enough geology videos on Youtube. More please.
Geodolt Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - yeah itz been gr8... but very lil one...
deansjd Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Great short video Dr. Merrett.
rockhoundguy Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Nice Job, Violeta and everyone.
albertogeologia Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - very good!!!
2610zusje Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Very nice geology pictures!Cheers, european geology-student
riverbender Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - I enjoyed this!Thanks!
ekosusanto Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Woow ....my god ..more please
ekspresis Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - sweet... geology rules
Macovic Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - geology rocks
russiangeologist Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Glad to hear that purpose of geology is to understand how Earth works - that's what I always believed and was unpleasantly surprised when my young colleagues said that purpose of geology is to extract minerals!
Scottoum Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - I am an OU geology undergrad. Enjoyed the video, but don't tell anybody, I think our school's are supposed to be rivals or something. :)
skywing9 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Hi every body I enjoyed such a video, I want to join any groups on the web that have the same interest in geology...#can anybody help me in this..please?
iCEAngel34 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - earth can squish rocks due to its preassure!! =) im a right?? Im soon to be a geology major!! looking forward to it
8vincent4 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - and also ask him joints, veins. and so on.. :D i love geology..
sandyFL100 Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Thank you for sharing~~after 66 years on this planet~and traveling (much thanks to the U.S. Military) being totally awed by these creations & to get your prospective based on your experience, knowledge & study~this is way cool. No way can one describe the caverns, the Grand Canyon, hot springs, geothermal energies (all 200+ are in Iceland) how cool is that?!? Be in & feel nature (negative ions cannot penetrate concrete & asphalt, so I have been told~ Your videos are very helpful Respectfully,
geolearn Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - Fantastic talk. It reminds me of the Natural science muesem.
skolitos Says:
Aug 20, 2008 - glide & climb, climb & glide all what you want, give the creep give the creep.oh my god