Course Contents:

Theoretical aspects and thrust mechanics, Thrust geometries and thrust systems, Role of shear in fault-propagation folding, 2-D reconstruction of thrust evolution using the fault-bend fold method, The geometric evolution of foreland thrust systems, some geometric problems of ramp-flat thrust models, The duplex models, Paleomagnetic techniques applied to thrust belts, thrust systems in the Himalayan foreland fold-thrust belts, Thrust geometries, interferences and rotations in the Northwest Himalaya.
Recommended Books:

• The Techniques of Modern Structural Geology, Folds, and Fractures (Vol. 2) by Ramsay, J.G., & Huber, M.I. (1987). Academic Press, London.
• Thrust and Nappe Tectonics by McClay, K., & Price, N.J. (1981). Special Publication No. 9, Geol Soc. London.
• Structural Geology (2nd ed.) by Twiss, R.J., & Moores, E.M. (2007). Freeman and Company, New York.
• Structural Geology of Rocks and Regions by Davies, G.H. (1984). Wiley, New York.
• Thrust Tectonics edited by McClay, K.R. (1992). Chapman and Hall, London.
• Thrust Tectonics and Hydrocarbon Systems edited by McClay, K.R. (2004). American Association of Petroleum Geologists Memoirs, 82.
• Thrust Systems by Boyer, S.E., & Elliott, D. (1982). Bulletin of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, 66(9), 1196-1230.
• Geometries and Mechanisms of Thrusting, with Special Reference to the Appalachians edited by Mitra, G., & Wojtal, S. (1988). Geological Society of America Special Paper 222.