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dip slope

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dip slope [′dip ‚slōp]
(geology)
A slope of the surface of the land determined by and conforming approximately to the dip of the underlying rocks. Also known as back slope; outface.


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The trenching confirms the theory the zone is striking parallel to the main ridge on the property and it is orientated so its dip slope trends down the slope surface of the ridge.
The resistive body expresses itself at surface as a vuggy silica unit striking east west and forming a dip slope on the southern side of the central mineralised ridge.
The resistive body expresses itself at surface as a vuggy silica unit striking east west and forming a dip slope on the southern side of the central mineralised ridge.
 
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