Pt. 1 The theoretical basis Probably one of the most important concepts in Structural Geology is the concept of stress and strain. I mean; somehow you have to explain all these wonderful structures that one can see in the field, right? The explanation is done with that concept, so: let’s get started, shall we? WhatContinue reading “Stress and Strain”
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Determining the opening angle of folds
As you can probably imagine, not all folds were created equal, especially when it comes to their opening angle. There are wide folds, tight ones, etc. Anyhow; how do we determine the opening angle of a fold? Well, if you want to know that, then just continue reading. First and foremost, we are going toContinue reading “Determining the opening angle of folds”
Drawing basic fold elements in Schmidt’s net
By now you should be able to draw elements in Schmidt’s net and know the basic terminology of folds. So, let’s beat this bad boy and learn how to draw folds in Schmidt’s net, shall we? Imagine that you are mapping an area where you know a fold exists. So, you map that area andContinue reading “Drawing basic fold elements in Schmidt’s net”
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