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Map and database of Quaternary faults and folds in Colombia and its offshore regions PDF file of map of Quaternary faults and folds in Columbia prepared as part of the World Map of Major Active Faults with locations, ages, and activity rates of major earthquake-related features accompanied by database of description and activity. (Score: 0.573)

Geology of the onshore part of San Mateo County, California: A digital database preliminary report (Score: 0.354)

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About folding (geologic):

Definition: Geologic structure consisting of a curve or bend of a planar element such as rock strata, bedding planes, foliation, or cleavage. [Adapted from Glossary of Geology, 4th ed.]

Used for: crenulation (geologic)