3-D Structural Geology
Answer to Exercise 3.7.4
Projected-Surface Map
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The interpretation is given in Fig. 3.29A. Because this is a relatively smooth surface, it indicates that the
locations of the different contacts from which it was constructed must be about correct.
Fig. 3.29A. Composite structure contour map of the top Fairholme in the footwall of the thrust. All control points including
wells are shown as squares. The coordinate system is in feet with arbitrary orientation and origin. Contours in feet
R. H. Groshong, 3-D Structural Geology, 2nd ed., © Springer-Verlag 2006