Structural Geology: Fault Correlation

[KEØM]

Homework Statement

We are given six cross sections each spaced 2km apart and from these we are supposed measure the slip of the fault, and map the hanging-wall and footwall cutoffs to another worksheet that is the map view of the cross sections. Once we have mapped all of the cutoffs and measured the slip of each fault we are supposed to connect the faults according to the amount of slip the fault has.

Here is a link to a file sharing website containing the cross sections and the total problem statement.

http://www.mediafire.com/myfiles.php"

The file "Lab5_2010" is the whole problem statement.
The file "Lab5_crossSections" has all of my slip measurements on each of the cross sections
The file "Lab5-My_attempt" is my attempt on connecting the faults so far.

I am not sure if I am connecting the faults correctly. Can someone please check that for me?
Also, how could I answer question 4 on the file "Lab5_2010"?

Thanks in advance,
KEØM

 

[nate808]

Dear KEØM,

Thank you for sharing your work on this project. From what I can see, your slip measurements and mapping of the cutoffs look accurate and well-organized. As for question 4 on the Lab5_2010 file, it seems like you are being asked to determine the type of faulting that is occurring in this area. To answer this question, you will need to analyze the slip measurements and cutoff mapping to identify the type of movement occurring along each fault. This could include normal faulting, reverse faulting, or strike-slip faulting. Once you have identified the type of faulting, you can provide a brief explanation of why you believe this is the case based on your observations. I hope this helps and good luck with your project!