I-ADOPT Corpus

Collection of IAdopt Variables

Strike of bedding

Geographic azimuth (relative to true north) at a point observation location, of a horizontal line contained in a sedimentary rock bedding surface. The bedding surface must not be horizontal; the azimuth is reported such that the dip direction of the inclined bedding is to the right when facing in the azimuth direction.

Property
azimuth
Constraint(s)
  • interpretation: angle measured with the dip direction to the right when facing in the azimuth direction
  • type: strike of bedding
Object of Interest
bedding
Matrix
sedimentary rock