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Monoclinal

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mon·o·cline  (mn-kln)
n.
A geologic structure in which all layers are inclined in the same direction.
mono·clinal adj.
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Adj.1.Monoclinal - of a geological structure in which all strata are inclined in the same directionmonoclinal - of a geological structure in which all strata are inclined in the same direction
geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
inclined - at an angle to the horizontal or vertical position; "an inclined plane"
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The key interval of the lower Hirnantian and lowermost Llandovery is mostly monoclinal and is not affected by faulting.
The regional stratotype section and point for the base of the ... by Koren, Tatyana N.; Sobolevskaya, Rimma F. / Estonian Journal of Earth Sciences
5 minute topographic quadrangle shows that the Defiance moraine is composed of a stratified monoclinal sequence of Upper Pleistocene clastic sediments divisible, in ascending order, into three informal units: (1) interbedded alluvium and diamicton; (2) diamicton; and (3) alluvium.
Geological Sciences by Michigan Academician
Given the slight monoclinal southward-dipping (11'-15') bedding of the Palaeozoic sedimentary rocks (Rouk & Raukas 1989), we infer that during pre-Weichselian glaciations Devonian rocks outcropped in the northern part of the drumlin field as well; glacial erosion has shifted the outcrop area of Devonian sandstones noticeably southward.
Lithostratigraphy and distribution of tills in the Saadjarve Drumlin ... by Rattas, Maris; Kalm, Volli / Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences: Geology
 
 
 
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