isoclinal
/ˌaɪsəˈklaɪnəl/
adjective
- Having the same slope or inclination; used especially in geology to describe rock layers that are tilted at the same angle.
- Isoclinal bedding can help scientists understand ancient tectonic movements.
- The geologist studied the isoclinal folds in the mountain range.
- The map showed isoclinal lines connecting points of equal magnetic dip.
noun
- A line on a map connecting points where a magnetic needle has the same dip (inclination).
- Drawing isoclinals helps geophysicists map the Earth's magnetic field.
- The navigator used isoclinals to adjust the compass readings.
- Each isoclinal on the chart represents a constant angle of magnetic dip.