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Development of Schistosity in Flexural Folds

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

D. Mukhopadhyay
D. Mukhopadhyay
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Department of Geology, Presidency College, Calcutta-12, India.
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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.

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Geological Magazine , Volume 102 , Issue 5 , October 1965 , pp. 415 - 417
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1965

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