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→How to make geological maps
==How to make geological maps==
==How to make geological maps==
The main equipment needed to do geological mapping is:
The main equipment needed for geological mapping:
* Base Map: Used to show an overview of the area that will be mapped.
* Base Map: Used to show an overview of the area that will be mapped.
* Compass and clinometer: Used to measure the [[strike]] and [[dip]] from rock and geological structure.
* Compass and clinometer: Used to measure the [[strike]] and [[dip]] from rock and geological structure.
* GPS: Used to determine the outcrop location.
* GPS: Used to determine the outcrop location.
The steps of geological mapping activity is:
The steps of geological mapping activity are:
* Make outcrop observation, and make a description of it.
* Make outcrop observation, and make a description of it.
* Measure the position of rocks (strike and dip), geological structure elements, and other geological elements.
* Measure the position of rocks (strike and dip), geological structure elements, and other geological elements.