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paleocurrent analysis

Subcategory: structural geology
Standard reference: High and Picard (1974)
Papers: 1 | Mentions: 1

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Description

Systematic measurement of paleocurrent directions from sedimentary structures using compass bearings, followed by statistical analysis to determine transport directions and consistency ratios.

Typical Equipment

  • Brunton compass
  • CURT computer program

Output Measurements

  • vector mean direction
  • consistency ratio
  • standard deviation