on September 17, 2023
Unraveling the Geologic Puzzle: Demystifying Triangular Facets in Outcropped Stratigraphy for Students
Structural GeologyGetting Started Understanding the triangular facet of outcropping stratigraphy is a critical aspect of structural geology and earth sciences. It involves interpreting the three-dimensional arrangement of rock layers exposed at the Earth’s surface. However, understanding this concept can be challenging for students due to its complexity. To facilitate effective learning, it is important to explore
on June 3, 2023
Deciphering True Dip from Apparent Dip: Understanding Dip Determination in Structural Geology
Structural GeologyIn structural geology, the concept of dip is used to describe the angle between a geological feature and a horizontal plane. Dip is an important parameter used to understand the structure, orientation, and deformation history of geological structures. However, dip can be estimated in two different ways – true dip and apparent dip, which can
on May 31, 2023
Developing a Piecewise Continuous Analytical Model for Earth’s Radial Density Profile for Accurate Numerical Integration in Structural Geology
Structural GeologyThe internal structure and composition of the Earth have been of interest to scientists for many years. The radial density profile of the Earth is an important parameter in understanding the internal structure of the planet. The density profile can be used to infer information about the Earth’s composition, such as the relative abundance of
on May 29, 2023
Interpreting Structural Geology: Creating Form Lines from Strike and Dip Measurements
Structural GeologyWhat are Strike and Dip measurements? Structural geology is the study of the deformation and arrangement of rocks in the Earth’s crust. Strike and dip are two important measurements used in structural geology to describe the orientation and dip of rock layers, faults, and other geological features. The strike of a geological feature refers to
on May 29, 2023
Revolutionizing Structural Geology Education: A Mobile App for First-Year Students
Structural GeologyStructural geology is a fundamental sub-discipline of Earth science that deals with the study of the deformation and deformation history of rocks. The concepts and principles of structural geology are critical to understanding the formation of geological structures such as mountains, faults, folds, and basins. As a result, structural geology is a central topic in
on May 28, 2023
Visualizing Structural Controls on Strike Lines using Rose Diagrams in Structural Geology
Structural GeologyIn structural geology, the orientation of geological features such as faults, folds, and joints is often represented by strike and dip measurements. Strikes are defined as the intersection of a horizontal plane with an inclined geologic surface and can be visualized using rose diagrams. Rose plots are circular plots that show the frequency and distribution