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WORLD JOURNAL OF INNOVATION AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY (WJIMT )

E-ISSN 2504-4766
P-ISSN 2682-5910
VOL. 8 NO. 5 2024
DOI: 10.56201/wjimt.v8.no5.2024.pg161.185

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Role of Rose Diagrams in the Interpretation of Geologic Structures: A Review

Ukaegbu, E.C., Okeke, O.C., Emmanuel, U.C., Okafor, M.O., Anyanwu, T.C., Akiang, F.B. and Onwunaonyeshi, G.A.

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Abstract

Rose diagrams are essential tools in geology for visualizing the orientation of geologic features such as fractures, faults, and joint sets. These diagrams help in understanding the spatial distribution and statistical properties of these features, which are critical for interpreting tectonic settings and geological history. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the roles of rose diagrams in geologic interpretation, detailing the principles behind their construction and use, the procedures for creating them, and their application in various geological contexts.

keywords:

Rose diagrams, geologic interpretation, lineaments, Bida Basin, tectonic settings,

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