Lineation (geology)

Lineation (geology)

Lineations in structural geology are linear structural features within rocks. There are several types of lineations, intersection lineations, crenulation lineations, mineral lineations and stretching lineations being the most common. Lineations are measured as lines with a plunge and a plunge azimuth.

Read more about Lineation (geology):  Intersection Lineations, Stretching Lineations