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Folds: Meaning, Classification and System | Geology

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Folds 2. Parts of a Fold 3. Classification 4. Fold Systems. Meaning of Folds: Ductile deformation of a layered rock forms bends or warps called folds. Folding is caused due to compressive stresses. When a layered rock folds, it crinkles similar to bunched up […]