Development of Schistosity in Flexural Folds
- 1 October 1965
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Geological Magazine
- Vol. 102 (5), 415-417
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0016756800053681
Abstract
An example of the development of axial plane schistosity close to a buckled competent band is described. There is a difference in the degree of development of the schistosity on the convex and the concave sides of the fold arch. This is explained as due to variation in contact strain. A similar pattern has been produced experimentally and it is concluded that the axial plane schistosity in the example under consideration is a mechanical phenomenon and has developed perpendicular to the direction of maximum compressive strain.Keywords
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