Anukruti posted an Question
July 16, 2020 • 14:46 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

Structural geology

An igneous body shows two sets of vertical joints,the first set striking S40°E and the second striking S40°W.The foliation of the igneous body has a rake of 30° on the first and a rake of 40° on the second joint plane.Determine true dip of the foliation and direction.

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    Rahul kumar Best Answer

    True dip amount= 43.44 degrees & True dip direction = S12.43W Please see the attachment for detailed description.

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    Sajan sarthak best-answer

    This type of questions should only be approached by stereonet. But here is the solution In objective type i think this will not be asked but you can practice..

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    yes sir i was practicing and i faced a little problem.so i posted this question.

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    thank u sir. for the solution

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