Structure Contour

structure contour

[′strək·chər ‚kän‚tu̇r] (geology) A contour that portrays a structural surface, such as a fault. Also known as subsurface contour.

Structure Contour

 

a line of equal absolute or relative marks on the surface of a geological body, for example, a bed, vein, fault, or thrust nappe. Structure contours are used in the drawing up of structure-contour maps.