APPLIED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY GROUP

About the Group

Study of structures and deformation is critical to understanding the behavior under stress. While slow deformation relates to tectonics, fast deformation is seen in the case of impact craters, landslides and supershears. In a meteoritic impact, shock waves cause intense deformation at gigapascal peak pressures and extremely high strain rates. The applied structural group, led by Dr. Amar Agarwal, investigates this deformation. We use standard techniques such as field studies, microstructural analysis, and rock magnetic investigations (mineralogy, fabrics, and palaeomagnetism). This is coupled with various innovative investigative techniques like high-speed deformation experiments, mathematical modelling and hydrocode simulations. Refer to our latest publications and projects for more information.