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  • Syncline vs. Anticline: Understanding Rock Fold Geology
    A downward fold in a rock is called a syncline.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Syncline: A fold in rock layers where the youngest layers are in the center of the fold and the oldest layers are on the outside. Think of it like a U-shape, with the youngest rock at the bottom of the "U".

    * Anticline: The opposite of a syncline, where the oldest layers are in the center and the youngest are on the outside. This is like an upside-down "U".

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