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Mayur Anil Badhe posted an Question
October 19, 2020 • 20:59 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

Sir, what is the principle of cross cutting relationship?????

sir, what is the principle of cross cutting relationship?????

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    Sajan sarthak

    A Cross-cutting relationship is the principle in geology concerning crossing layers. This means that if a dike cuts through a column of sediments, the dike must be younger. It is also possible to look at faults in this manner, to say when the fault was active. Here is a question regarding this

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    Rahul kumar Best Answer

    According to principal of cross cutting relationship the igneous body which cuts through other layers is younger in age. It means that if any igneous intrusion/dike is cutting across through the beddings then the igneous intrusion/dike is younger than the beds across which it is going through. Refer to the attached figure for details.

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