Dip slope facts for kids

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Dip slopes are the geological formations of tilted strata. They're found on homoclinal ridges, one side being steep and irregular and the other (the dip slope) being parallel to the bedding.

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  • MountRundle

    The south-facing (right) side of Mount Rundle in Canada is a good example of a dip slope. The cap rock is Rundle Group dolostone.

  • Cuesta schematic1

    Schematic cross section of a cuesta, dip slopes facing left and harder rock layers in darker colors than softer ones


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