A homemade clinometer, an instrument used for measuring angles of slope.

Clinometer

A homemade clinometer, an instrument used for measuring angles of slope.

Diagram illustrating gently inclined strata, with the clinometer in proper position to measure the dip at right angles to the strike.

Clinometer Measuring Inclined Strata

Diagram illustrating gently inclined strata, with the clinometer in proper position to measure the dip…