29 Folds
Elizabeth Johnson
Anatomy of a Fold
A fold is a geologic structure that is formed by layers or beds of rock being bent or folded. The plane that marks the center of the fold is called the axial plane. The line which marks where the axial plane intersects the surface of Earth is called the hinge line. The areas on either side of the curved hinge zone stick out like arms or legs, and are appropriately called limbs.
Types of Folds
There are three main types of folds: anticlines, synclines, and monoclines.
Anticline
An anticline is a fold that is convex: it curves like a rainbow. “A” is for “anticline,” and the capital letter “A” represents the shape of the fold.
3D interactive model of Figure 22: http://app.visiblegeology.com/model.html#ahFzfnZpc2libGUtZ2VvbG9neXIPCxIFTW9kZWwYic3JmAEM
Syncline
A syncline is a fold that is concave: it forms a “U” shape. “S” is the first letter of “syncline,” and a syncline looks like a Smile.
3D interactive model of Figure 23: http://app.visiblegeology.com/model.html#ahFzfnZpc2libGUtZ2VvbG9neXIPCxIFTW9kZWwYmZvKmAEM
Monocline
A monocline is a special type of fold in which both limbs are parallel but offset to each other. The limbs are horizontal, or nearly so.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monocline#/media/File:Monocline01.svg
By Kilom691 – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link
Questions
Question 10. What type of fold is this? Click on this link -> https://skfb.ly/WU6y
- Anticline
- Syncline
- Monocline
3D interactive model of Figure 24: http://app.visiblegeology.com/model.html#ahFzfnZpc2libGUtZ2VvbG9neXIPCxIFTW9kZWwYm5vKmAEM
Question 11. Which type of fold is shown in Figure 24?
- Anticline
- Syncline
- Monocline
Question 12. What is the azimuth of the fold axis in Figure 24?
- 0 degrees
- 71 degrees
- 161 degrees
- 341 degrees
3D interactive model of Figure 25: http://app.visiblegeology.com/model.html#ahFzfnZpc2libGUtZ2VvbG9neXIPCxIFTW9kZWwYqb2smQEM
Question 13. Which strike and dip symbol is correct in Figure 25?
- A
- B
- C
- D
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monocline#/media/File:Monocline01.svg