Engineering Geology2D
Structural Geology - Theory & Concepts
Study of the three-dimensional distribution of rock units and their deformation.
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45°
The direction of the line formed by the intersection of the rock layer with a horizontal plane.
30°
The steepest angle of descent of the rock layer relative to the horizontal plane.
Note: Strike is always perpendicular to the Dip direction.
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