Lesson 10: The Alps & Geology

The Swiss Alps are a classic locale to study for geologists. The formations are structurally complex, and a lot of pioneering work in structural geology was done in the Alps. We'll see what secrets those jagged peaks have reluctantly let slip.

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Most of the art and imagery in this course is in the public domain, or original work based on academic sources. Please see below for any exceptions in this lesson.

Image Credits:

Wikimedia Commons, Swiss Alps Satellite: NASA/JPL, Thrust Diagram: Mikenorton/Wikimedia Commons, Glarus Thrust: Hans G. Oberlach/Wikimedia Commons, Doldenhorn Nappe Folding: Woudloper/Wikimedia Commons.

Music: Kevin MacLeod-SoundCloud: kevin-9-1