Hinge

Hinge

A general term for a fold, warp, or bend in rock strata. A flexure may be broad and open, or small and closely compressed. Compare: monocline.

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Industry/Domain: Mining
Category: General mining; Mineral mining
Government Agency: USBM
Product: Dictionary of Mining, Mineral, & Related Terms - 2nd Edition
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