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Geology and GIS Mapping

A geological map is a special-variety map created to show geological features. Rock formation is shown by thematic (color) or symbols to indicate surface coverage. Structural elements are shown with strike and dip symbols which consist of a long line, a number, and a short line which are used to indicate tilted (Deskew) beds. The long line is the strike line, which shows the true horizontal direction along the bed, the number is the dip or number of degrees of tilt above horizontal, and the short line is the dip …

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