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syncline a downward fold of stratified rock in which the strata slope towards a vertical axis syncline [′sin‚klīn] (geology) A fold having stratigraphically younger rock material in its core; it is concave upward. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Both are types of folded rock: Anticlines are upfolds; synclines are downfolds. The sulphide body is folded in an east west direction into a series of synclines and anticlines and is believed to occur intermittently over a horizontal distance of several kilometres. Two main types: anticlines, arch-shape upward folds, and synclines, bowl-shape downward folds. |
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