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Rheology in a geological context deals with the flow / deformation of the extremely viscous fluids that compose the asthenosphere and mantle (fluid in this context means that it flows but only on a geological time scale where strain rates are measured in metres / million years).
In fact a better way may be to think of them as soft solids but that only act like they are soft way because of the very high temperatures and pressures they are under inside the earth.
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What is the term used for being concerned with the folds and faults of the earth?
On a small scale this is known as structural geology. On a global scale this is known broadly as rheology (folding) and tectonics (faulting).
What is rheology most useful for?
Rheology, as you know, is the study of matter's flow, especially in liquid states. It is very useful in scientific fields, specifically geophysics and physiology.
What is rheology of fermentation fluids?
determination of viscosity of medium.
How are the lithosphere and the asthenosphere similarand how are they different?
The difference is in the rheology of the rocks, or, how they react under pressure. The lithosphere exhibits brittle rheology which means it will break or crack while the asthenosphere exhibits ductile rheology meaning it will deform or "flow in the solid state" not unlike silly putty. The lithosphere includes the crust and the upper part of the mantle and is approximately the upper 100km of the Earth.
What is the study of Earth's lithosphere?
There are a number of different scientific disciplines that may study the lithosphere. It should be noted that the term lithosphere is used when describing the layers of the Earth based on their mechanical properties. As such there are a number of scientific disciplines with interests in the Earth's mechanical properties and which may include the following:Structural Geology, Rheology, Tectonics, Geophysics, Seismology, Rock Mechanics and Geotechnics.This is by no means an exhaustive list, but should provide a reasonable place from which to search for further information.
Are there jobs where you can practice rheology?
Yes, rheology is a real study. Rheology does have jobs available where people who are interested in rheology can practice rheology. The society of rheology has a website where all of the information is available.
When was Journal of Rheology created?
Journal of Rheology was created in 1929.
What is the term used for being concerned with the folds and faults of the earth?
On a small scale this is known as structural geology. On a global scale this is known broadly as rheology (folding) and tectonics (faulting).
What can effect landslides?
Vegetation, angle of slope, undercutting of the foot, hight of the water table, soil rheology, earthquakes, rainfall, human activity, geology call all effect landslides.
What do you understand by Rheology?
rheology is the study of nature of rocks and the fluid found in the rocks with thier flow chracteristics
What do you under stand by rheology?
Rheology (the study of the flow of matter) has applications in engineering, biology, geophysics, pharmacology, and food production.
What branch of science is viscosity?
Rheology!
What is rheology in ointments?
They are viscoelastic materials
What has the author J Ferguson written?
J. Ferguson has written: 'Libraries in France' 'Geology of the Ilimaussaq alkaline intrusion, south Greenland' 'Applied fluid rheology' -- subject(s): Fluids, Rheology 'Technology, society, religion and the arts' 'Thyrea' 'Juvenal'
What has the author G V Vinogradov written?
G. V. Vinogradov has written: 'Rheology of polymers' -- subject(s): Polymers, Rheology
What has the author Ian T Norton written?
Ian T. Norton has written: 'Practical food rheology' -- subject(s): Food, Rheology
What is Study of non newtonian fluids?
rheology
