|
| |
a. A sedimentary structure characterized by imbrication of pebbles all
tilted in the same direction, with their flat sides commonly displaying an
upstream dip. Syn: shingle structureb. A tectonic structure displayed by a series of nearly parallel and
overlapping minor thrust faults, high-angle reverse faults, or slides, and
characterized by rock slices, sheets, plates, blocks, or wedges that are
approx. equidistant and have the same displacement and that are all
steeply inclined in the same direction (toward the source of stress).
AGI
Source:
Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, and Related Terms
| |
|
