Synforms
Synforms
Synforms are geological structures characterized by parallel folds that are generally upright or gently inclined. They often form in regions of compressional stress within the Earth's crust, where rock layers are squeezed together, resulting in the formation of symmetrically folded structures. Synforms typically exhibit convex-upward folds, contrasting with antiforms which are concave-upward. These structures play a significant role in structural geology, providing insights into the deformation history and tectonic forces acting within a region. Understanding synforms helps geologists interpret the complex processes of mountain building, faulting, and the overall evolution of the Earth's crust over geological time scales.
Committee Members
Myint Win Bo
Toronto Metropolitan University , Canada
Leonid Anisimov
Volgograd State University, Russian Federation
Shozo Yanagida
Osaka University, Japan Geology 2023 Speakers
Martina Gaglioti
LIPU, Italy
Maria Vicenta Esteller Alberich
Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico
Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos
Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico
Arun K Shandilya
Dr HSG University Sagar, India
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Myint Win Bo, Toronto Metropolitan University , Canada
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Shozo Yanagida, Osaka University, Japan
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Leonid Anisimov, Volgograd State University, Russian Federation
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Oscar Andres Cuanalo Campos, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla, Mexico
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