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This illustration shows a rock formation that has a tilted strata. d p is the direction of the dip. Both the angle of slope and the direction are noted by the geologist: thus, it may be said of beds, the dip is 50 degrees to the south, or 45 degrees to the northwest, etc.

Tilted Strata

This illustration shows a rock formation that has a tilted strata. d p is the direction of the dip.…

This illustration shows a rock formation that has a tilted strata. a b c d represents a square block of wood, having a graduated arc b c and a plummet hung below a. Placed on the sloping surface A B, the position of the plummet gives the angle of dip.

Tilted Strata

This illustration shows a rock formation that has a tilted strata. a b c d represents a square block…