3-D Structural Geology
Answer to Exercise 8.8.16
Sequential Faults 2
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The interpreted map is in Fig. 8.63A. The red fault is offset by the blue fault. There was no closure until
after the blue fault formed. Numerical data for this exercise are in text file “08-63dat.txt.”
Fig. 8.63A.
Top of the Northport Dolomite. Top dolomite: black
squares and shaded contours;
fault cuts: red squares. Fault
planes are contoured but unshaded. a Plan view. b Oblique
view to NW
R. H. Groshong, 3-D Structural Geology, 2nd ed., © Springer-Verlag 2006