ลักษณะทางธรณีโครงสร้างและการลำดับชั้นหินของเสาเฉลียงวัดภูถ้ำพระ

Abstract

The objective of this research is to study the structural geology of Phu Tham Phra temple rock pillar by the particle size distribution and color of each layer to determine the rock formation and identify the rock category of the pillar. The results of the research were shown as follows: structural geology of Phu Tham Phra temple rock pillar appears four structural geological features, which are like the bedding, cross bedding at tower and top components and found joint – plane, current ripple at base and its surrounded. The rock color consists of light orange, yellowish brown, and red brown. By comparing the observed data with Geological Map of Yasothon province, it can be concluded that Phu Tham Phra temple rock pillar is classified in the Phu Phan formation, Korat Group category, in the early Cretaceous period.