Pitch of net slip and plunge and trend of net slip of a fault using stereonets

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This discussion focuses on calculating the plunge and trend of net slip along a fault using stereonets, specifically in the context of structural geology. The user has successfully determined the net slip but seeks assistance in finding the plunge, trend, and attitude of the net slip. The reference to "3-D structural geology: a practical guide to quantitative surface" indicates the importance of quantitative methods in analyzing geological structures. The relationship between plunge and vertical displacement is also highlighted as a key consideration in this analysis.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of stereonets and their application in structural geology.
  • Knowledge of fault mechanics and net slip calculations.
  • Familiarity with geological terms such as plunge, trend, and attitude.
  • Basic skills in 3-D structural analysis techniques.
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  • Study the methods for calculating plunge and trend of net slip in fault analysis.
  • Explore advanced stereonet plotting techniques for visualizing geological data.
  • Review the principles of fault mechanics and their implications on displacement.
  • Investigate quantitative surface analysis as outlined in "3-D structural geology: a practical guide to quantitative surface."
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Geology students, structural geologists, and professionals involved in fault analysis and geological modeling will benefit from this discussion.

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ive been given a problem in my school work. it involves 2 veins that have been cut by a fault and displaced along the fault plane. the question gives the orientation of the cut veins on either side of the wall and the orientation of the fault. it asks for the following: net slip, plunge and trend of the net slip and the attitude of the net slip.

i know how to plot planes, lineations, poles etc on stereonets and i have already found the net slip, i just need some help with the plunge and trend and attitude of the net slip
 
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