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Raunak Mitra posted an Question
June 08, 2020 • 21:18 pm 30 points
  • IIT JAM
  • Geology (GG)

What is the difference between 'fold axial trace' and ' trend of fold axis'?

what is the difference between 'fold axial trace' and ' trend of fold axis'?

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    Rahul kumar best-answer

    Fold axial trace is the line of intersection of axial plane with the surface. Please refer to the figure attached below for diagram. Whereas trend of the fold axis is the azimuth (direction) of the fold axis. Trend is always a direction measured with respect to North in general.

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    Sir, please discuss the trend of fold axis in details. I can't understand it.

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    You are aware of dip direction of any bed, in the same way the plunge direction of any fold axis is known as the trend of fold axis.

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    Thanks a lot Sir

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