synclinorium

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A synclinorium is a geological term referring to a large-scale, compound flexure in the Earth's crust that has the shape of an inverted anticlinorium. Essentially, it's a major down-bending or trough-like structure within the Earth's crust. The term "synclinorium" is derived from "syncline," which describes a fold in rock strata that is concave upward. A synclinorium is a more complex version of this, often encompassing multiple smaller folds. The adjective form is "synclinorial," meaning relating to or resembling a synclinorium.123

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…folds are superimposed, and a synclinorium is a large syncline on which minor folds are superimposed. A symmetrical fold is one in which the axial plane is vertical. An asymmetrical fold is one in which the axial plane is inclined. An overturned fold, or overfold, has the axial plane inclined…
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…folds are superimposed, and a synclinorium is a large syncline on which minor folds are superimposed. A symmetrical fold is one in which the axial plane is vertical. An asymmetrical fold is one in which the axial plane is inclined. An overturned fold, or overfold, has the axial plane inclined…
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