Stratigraphic Cross Section

For geological data reporting from site investigation results use stratigraphy logs module.

Stratigraphic cross section. Whatever shifts in the line of section are deemed necessary they can be illustrated on a cross section that shows the relative positions of the stratigraphic columns. Using the relative dating stratigraphic principles place the lettered items in correct relative age sequence in correct order from oldest to youngest. Sometimes a geologic map is complemented by geologic cross sections which give you a side view of the subsurface.

Http www iris edu hq inclass search animation this animation shows a hypothetical cross section of the earth then takes you back to the beginning to walk. Stratigraphic cross section upper and chronostratigraphic wheeler diagram lower illustrating the chronostratigraphic potential of a subaerial unconformity bold black lines gray region. Then backup all your images.

A stratigraphic map also known as a stratigraphic column is a concise visual. Key map denver basin west east section c c legend. Sections that are thicker than the height of the plate can be broken into two or more segments with the stratigraphic base at the lower left and the top at the upper right.

Key map denver basin north south section b b legend. Key map denver basin north south section a a legend. A third type of cross section called a balanced cross sectionis a combination of these two.

At the end of the section or back at camp take photos of your notes columns and sketches as backup. About contact site map. Below is a stratigraphic cross section of a sequence of sedimentary layers b f j k m p s and x along with a diorite igneous intrusion r and a buried erosion surface unconformity a.

Why study rock relations. It provides scaled outputs of the cross section with field tests and soil profiles. Structure includes the faults and folds that result from regional local forces acting on the area.