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More structural terminology…

Strike

  • 90° from the dip direction
  • Definition:  intersection of a tilted plane with a horizontal plane
  • Right-hand rule: Place your palm on the plane with your fingers pointing downslope.  Your thumb points in the direction of strike.

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