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An older sandstone having a dip of 80-degree east is present below a younger shale bed having dip of 60 degree east and the two beds are separated by an angular

An older sandstone having a dip of 80-degree east is present below a younger shale bed having dip of 60 degree east and the two beds are separated by an angular unconformity. What will be the dip of the sandstone bed when the shale was deposited?
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  • Sajan sarthak sahoo Best Answer
    The sandstone bed was having Dip 20 degree East while the shale got deposited. Rotate the bed taking a axis words you and perpendicular to the bed.
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