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Types of Folds in Rocks
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Dome
A circular or elliptical fold with oldest rocks exposed at the center.
Basin
A circular or elliptical downward fold with youngest rocks at the core.
Monocline
A fold in rock layers with a steep, local step or bend.
Syncline
A trough or downward-folding curve with younger rocks at the core.
Anticline
An upward arching fold with older rocks at the core.
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