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ANTICLINAL FOLD [1 record]

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Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

An arched fold, convex upward, the oldest rocks being contained in the core.

OBS

... the reverse of a syncline.

OBS

anticlinal fold: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

PHR

An anticline changes direction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

Pli convexe vers le haut, formé de roches sédimentaires plus âgées dans l'axe central que dans les parties latérales.

OBS

Antonyme : synclinal.

OBS

pli anticlinal : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

PHR

Aile, ennoyage, versant de l'anticlinal.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
DEF

Pliegue en el que los estratos de roca se levantan en forma de bóveda.

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