Geological folds
Learning objectives
- To define the principal forms of geological folds.
- To define the hinge of a fold and its axial plane.
- To illustrate the relation between the form of a fold and pressure intensity.
In the context of two converging tectonic plates, the continental lithospheres can collide. The sedimentary layers that they carry are subjected to high pressures that cause their deformation.
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