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Rock quality designation (RQD) is a standard technique in the mining industry for the qualitative and quantitative assessment of rock ...Read more
The animation shows folds which is an important concept in Geology. Are you familiar with the following terminology: Anticline Syncline Thrust fault Ridge Valley Video by ...Read more