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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…

"Dip, in geology, the name given to the angle of slope of inclined rock strata, as dip in the diagram...The horizontal direction at right angles to the line of dip is called the strike, shown by st in the diagram." -Foster, 1921

Dip

"Dip, in geology, the name given to the angle of slope of inclined rock strata, as dip in the diagram...The…

Diagram to illustrate the underground extension of inclined strata which crop out on the surface, and the former relationship of the two inclined beds.

Inclined Strata

Diagram to illustrate the underground extension of inclined strata which crop out on the surface, and…

Diagram illustrating the relationships of dip and strike of the inclined strata of an outcropping series of ledges. The strike is represented by the horizontal line; the dip by the line at right angles to the strike.

Inclined Strata Dip and Strike

Diagram illustrating the relationships of dip and strike of the inclined strata of an outcropping series…

Diagram illustrating the deflection of outcrop of an inclined stratum, from the true strike on a horizontal surface to false strike on an inclined surface.

Deflection of Outcrop of an Inclined Stratum

Diagram illustrating the deflection of outcrop of an inclined stratum, from the true strike on a horizontal…

Models showing deflection of outcrop of dipping strata on sloping surfaces. Slope of valley 40 degrees, dip of strata 20 degrees.

Deflection of Outcrop of Inclined Strata

Models showing deflection of outcrop of dipping strata on sloping surfaces. Slope of valley 40 degrees,…

Models showing deflection of outcrop of dipping strata on sloping surfaces. Slope of valley 20 degrees, dip of strata 50 degrees.

Deflection of Outcrop of Inclined Strata

Models showing deflection of outcrop of dipping strata on sloping surfaces. Slope of valley 20 degrees,…

"Unconformability between horizontal and inclined strata. Inferior Oolite (a b) resting on Carboniferous Limestone (c); Frome, Somerset." -Geikie, 1893

Unconformable Strata

"Unconformability between horizontal and inclined strata. Inferior Oolite (a b) resting on Carboniferous…