heterokliniske
Heterokliniske is a term used in structural geology to describe bedding or foliation planes that do not dip uniformly along strike. In English, the related term is often rendered as heteroclinal. The name comes from Greek roots meaning “different” (heteros) and “slope” (cline), reflecting the varied dips observed in the feature.
In a heterokliniske structure, successive layers can show different dips when traced along the direction of
Field identification relies on detailed bedding measurements across a region. Geologists look for changes in dip
Heterokliniske structures are important for understanding the tectonic history of an area because they indicate complex
See also: monocline, orthocline, heteroclinal folds, structural geology, tectonics.