Backfold

/ˈbækfoʊld/ noun

Definition

A geological formation where rock layers fold backward or in reverse of their original orientation.

Etymology

From 'back' + 'fold,' a technical term used in geology and structural analysis.

Kelly Says

Backfolds in rock formations tell geologists about intense underground pressure and Earth movements—they're like wrinkles in a tablecloth that was pushed from the wrong direction, revealing invisible forces.

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