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Fold Geometries: The profile plane

The reference plane used to describe fold shape is called the profile plane. It is  the plane perpendicular to the hinge line.

2D sections through a 3D object do not usually give a correct understanding of the geometry of this object.  This is perhaps the most common mistake that field geologists do. So be aware...