Services provided by this group include:
- Structural investigation of the area at various scales:
- Fault-system studies using existing data and processed satellite imagery
- Fault mapping through field surveys
- Determination of fault type and mechanism
- Structural measurements:
- Bedding
- Fault surfaces
- Fractures
- Fold axes and minor folds
- Dyke and vein orientations
- GPS measurement and control of point locations, including:
- Sampling points
- Measured points (bedding, joints, etc.)
- Photo points
- Control points to ensure accurate registration on the map
- Plotted points (e.g. on faults or dykes)
- Mapping of landslides and tectonic sections
- Petrographic and geochemical sampling of sub-volcanic and volcanic rocks
- Detailed description of rock units
- Stratigraphic relationships of rock units
- Revision and correction of geological maps
- Rose and tangent diagrams for structural analysis and joint studies
- Logging of exploration boreholes and other excavations, and cross-section drawing