After reading this article you will learn about the uses of compass clinometer, with the help of diagram. The dip and strike of an exposed bed in the field can be measured in degrees by an instrument, known as a clinometer, which consists of a pendulum with a graduated arc. A compass can measure the […]
Uses of Compass Clinometer (With Diagram) | Structural Geology
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Faults: Definition, Parts and Types | Structural Geology
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of a Fault 2. Parts of a Fault 3. Types 4. Field Evidence 5. Effects 6. Engineering Considerations. Definition of a Fault: Faults are fractures along which movement of one block with respect to others has taken place. This movement may vary from a few […]
Folds: Definition, Parts and Types| Structural Geology | Geology
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Fold 2. Parts of a Fold 3. Types 4. Recognition 5. Engineering Considerations. Definition of Fold: It is frequently seen that the strata forming the earth’s crust have been not only tilted out of the horizontal but also bent and buckled into folds. Such […]