Creating and Analyzing Folds in Visible Geology

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This activity utilizes Visible Geology to analyze folds on a stereonet using a pi-girdle technique. The assignment starts with students following a simple example, and then creating their own and sharing it with a partner. Students are introduced to concepts of fold axis, axial plane, interlimb angle in three-visualizations: model view, cross-section view, and stereonet view. By moving between these media students are able to draw deeper connections with respect to folding and to stereonet interpretation.

Creator: Rowan Cockett
Publisher: Rowan Cockett
Last Updated: 7/8/2014

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Physics Undergraduate (Upper Division) Undergraduate (Upper Division Geoscience NSDL Engineering Folds/Faults/Ductile Shear Zones Higher Education Modeling Structural Processes Undergraduate (Lower Division Mathematics Undergraduate (Lower Division) Structural Visualizations
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