anticlinorium


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anticlinorium

(ˌæntɪklaɪˈnɔːrɪəm)
n, pl -noria (-ˈnɔːrɪə)
(Geological Science) a vast elongated anticline with its strata further folded into anticlines and synclines
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The SE-NW trending Swabi Synclinorium and Shewa Anticlinorium correspond with the NE-SW shortening in the region.
KINEMATIC EVOLUTION OF THE EARLY CAMBRIAN AMBAR FORMATION, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA USING FINITE STRAIN
From east to west, Yunnan and Tibet geothermal zone can be divided into the Ailaoshan anticlinorium, Lanping-Simao depression, Changning-Lancang anticlinorium, Baoshan synclinorium, and Tengchong-Gaoligong mountain anticlinorium [29].
Hydrochemical Characteristics and Formation of the Madeng Hot Spring in Yunnan, China
It occupies the core of the Abakaliki anticlinorium and consists of about 3,000m thick basal arkosic sandstones (Awi and Mamfe Formations of Aptian--Albian age) and middle marine shales sandstones (Awe Formation of Early Cenomanian to Early Turonian age).
Contrasting styles of lead-zinc-barium mineralization in the Lower Benue Trough, Southeastern Nigeria/Contraste de estilos de mineralizacion de plomo-zinc-bario en la parte baja de la Formacion Benue Trough, en el sudeste de Nigeria
Stratigraphy of the southern end of the Munsungun anticlinorium, Maine.
Provenance and paleogeography of post-Middle Ordovician, pre-Devonian sedimentary basins on the Gander composite terrane, eastern and east-central Maine: implications for Silurian tectonics in the northern Appalachians
The Sierra de las Cabras is formed by a broad open anticline of axis approximately N080[degrees]E, and features characteristics of a local anticlinorium (Fig.
Phreatomagmatic activity and associated hydrothermal processes in the lamproitic volcano of Cancarix (Southeast Spain)
The Rozna-Olsi ore fields are situated in the eastern periphery of a vast anticlinorium. The core of the ore field is formed with the anticlinal identified as the Rozna-Rozsochy anticline (also the Main anticline) with the fold axis in the north-northwest direction.
Structural analysis within the Rozna and Olsi uranium deposits (Strazek Moldanubicum) for the estimation of deformation and stress conditions of underground gas storage
The Gaspe Property is located about 40 km WNW of Chandler on the Gaspe Peninsula, in Raudin Township.This land position occurs within the anticlinorium d'Aroostook-Perce and Baie des Chaleurs.
Cadman Signs Option Agreement for 100% Interest of Gaspe Copper Project
Economic evaluation, recovery techniques and environmental implications of the oil shale deposit in the Abakaliki anticlinorium, Southeastern Nigeria // Oil Shale.
Flash pyrolysis of Fushun oil shale fine particles in an experimental fluidized-bed reactor
This is located within the Abakaliki Anticlinorium in the southern tip of the Benue Trough.
Evaluation of heavy metals pollution of soils around the derelict Enyigba Mines and their sources
Deposits occur within the Tengi-Beshbarmag anticlinorium and the superimposed trough of Gusar-Devechi.
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Structurally, these rocks occur on the eastern limb of the Green Mountain Anticlinorium.
Geology of the Parliament Buildings 5: Geology of the Manitoba Legislative Building
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