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January 26, 2021 11:10 ampts 30 pts
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A strike slip fault dips 45° towards s45°e.what is the possible trend of slickenside?(azimuthal reading

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  • Rahul pandey Best Answer
    Answer: Trend of slickenside = 045 (or, N45E) Since it is a strike slip Fault, the trend of slickenside will be same as of strike direction of the fault plane. Trend of slickens...
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    Anukruti
    sir can it be 045-225?because u said n45e,then on the other part it is s45w or 225?pls sir make this clear
  • Rahul pandey thankyou
    Answer: Trend of slickenside = 045 (or, N45E) Since it is a strike slip Fault, the trend of slickenside will be same as of strike direction of the fault plane. Trend of slickens...
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    Anukruti
    sir can it be 045-225?because u said n45e,then on the other part it is s45w or 225?
  • Sajan sarthak thankyou
    TREND OF SLICKENSIDE IS 045 OR 135
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