Analysing folds on a geological map

Part of The Shear Zone Channel. The video goes through the analysis of folds on a hypothetical (though realistic) geological map, starting by visualising topography and sketching a cross-section. This in turn informs identification of fold hinges on the map - tracing out hinge lines. It then goes on to construct fold axial traces. The map is available on associated The Shear Zone website.

[@bobaminimilktea]

This was so helpful for my geologic mapping class! I really didn't understand what to look for when telling apart topographic contours and fold patterns but this made it so much more clear!

[@robbutler2095]

Great - glad it's making sense for you. Folds on maps are fun...

[@Martytalius]

Thanks for the great video, Rob! Will these maps and previous exercises be available on your website?

[@robbutler2095]

Thanks for asking - the map exercises are up there now.

[@magalygonzalo3544]

Hi Rob, Could you activate subtitles? I m spanishspeaker😊

[@robbutler2095]

Will do - but I'll do it manually as commonly the voice-recognition tools generate silly things! But it won't be soon as I'm off in the field shortly.. Thanks for the suggestion!