Folds on maps
map 1 Map 1
Map 2 Map 2

Maps are a good way of studying folds and they can give precise information about their 3D shape. You can study the two examples here to find out more. Both have hard-copy files that you can print out for revision purposes - if you click on the pdf buttons. The key thing is to develop strategies to visualise the structures in 3D while making the interpretation. And at some stage you'll need to construct structure contours - on axial surfaces!

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