Interpreting structures in the French Alps

On location in the NW Subalpine chains, follow Rob as he builds a cross-section through some remarkable folded limestones. The challenge lies in using the geology at outcrop - visible on mountainsides - to forecast the geological structure below ground - a basic task for geologists the world over. Rob has used this example, both on the ground and in the classroom, as atraining exercise for students and geological professionals. Part of The Shear Zone Channel. #earthscience #geologicalstructure #tectonics #alps #alpes #savoie #geologie #structuralgeology