Map Patterns of Layered Rocks: Horizontal & Tilted Rocks

Horizontal Layered Rocks

• Cross-sectional view
• Map Patterns & map symbol in absence of topography
• Map Patterns in presence of topography
• Gauging thickness in horizontal layers (elevation)
• Some simple exercises

Tilted Layered Rocks (Homoclines)

• Cross sectional view
• Strike of Bedding
• Dip of Bedding
• Dip direction & age progression (no overturning)
• Map Patterns and symbols in the absence of topography (after complete erosion)
• Map Patterns in the presence of topography, principle of V's)
• Gauging thickness in tilted rocks (why thickness may be exaggerated).
• Some simple exercises.

Vertically Tilted Layered Rocks

• Cross sectional view
• Strike of Bedding
• Dip of Bedding
• Dip direction & age progression (no overturning)
• Map Patterns and symbols in the absence of topography (after complete erosion)
• Map Patterns in the presence of topography, principle of V's)
• Gauging thickness in tilted rocks (horizontal distance).
• Some simple exercises.

Exercise Set

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