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Axial
plane
Figure 10.8
Syncline and Anticline Axial Planes Syncline and
anticline showing the axial plane, axis, and fold limbs.
Limb
Axis
Axis
Syncline
Anticline
Syncline
Anticline
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Syncline
Oldest
exposed
rock unit
Youngest
exposed
rock unit
50
50
50
50
50
50
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Figure 10.10
Eroded Anticlines and
Synclines Geologists identify eroded
anticlines and synclines by strike and
dip and the relative ages of the folded
rock layers.
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