AboutC. Robert Reszka, Jr. Expertise I can answer any general geology question (rocks, minerals, stratigraphy, geomorphology etc.). My expertise is in the geology of the Michigan Basin, PreCambrian, Paleozoic and Recent. I can answer questions concerning mining and petroleum exploration and production and the laws concerning those activities. I can also answer questions concerning stratigraphy of the Michigan Basin. I will also answer questions about mineral and rock collecting in the Basin. I won`t be able to answer many specific questions on hydrology, geophysics or geochemistry. I may be able to answer very general questions in those venues.
Experience I have been working for the State of Michigan for 24 years as a Geologist and a Resource Analyst. I have experience with Subsurface Geology and Petroleum Geology, mining in Michigan, and Sand Dune Mining and Protection issues.
Organizations Michigan Basin Geological Society
Publications Decade of North American Geology.
Bedrock Geology of Michigan
Question Hello. I often go in the field but I can not recognize the thrust fault. Please explain that how "thrust fault" can be identified in the field. Thanks.
Answer Hi Kashif,
A thrust (or reverse) fault is one in which one side of the fault is pushed up over the other side. The best way to know you have a thrust fault is that older strata will be covering younger. So you first need to determine the age of the strata in the area. Then you need to be sure of the fault location. Study the succession of the layers and if the older ones are above the younger ones you have a thrust fault.
