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Geological Formation

Monocline

Structural and Tectonic Formations

A monocline is a step like fold in layered rock, consisting of a zone where the rock dips more steeply set within an otherwise horizontal or gently dipping sequence of strata.

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Folding, Processes
Source Monocline (Wikipedia)

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Geomorphology, Disciplines
Source Monocline (Wikipedia)
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Monocline (Wikipedia)
  • In Discipline: Geomorphology, Lead paragraph
    A monocline (or, rarely, a monoform) is a step-like fold in rock strata consisting of a zone of steeper dip within an otherwise horizontal or gently dipping sequence.
  • Caused By: Folding, Lead section (caused-by Folding)
    A monocline (or, rarely, a monoform) is a step-like fold in rock strata consisting of a zone of steeper dip within an otherwise horizontal or gently dipping sequence.
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