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On layers, it will fold like a soda can. It can fold up in a "u" shape, or it can fold down in an "n" shape.

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When rock layers bend due to stress?

"Folding" is the term that describes the bending of rock layers due to stress.There are different types of Folds and these include:Anticlinal Folds: This is when the rock layers have an upward-arching folds.Synclinal Folds: This is when the rock layers have a downward, trough-like folds.Monoclinal Folds: This is when both rock layers ends are horizontal.


What is the buckling of rock layers known as?

The buckling of rock layers is known as folding. Folding occurs when rock layers are subjected to compressional forces, causing them to bend and deform. This process can result in the formation of structures like anticlines and synclines.


When does folding of rock layers occurs where pieces of the Earth's crust?

Folding typically occurs in rock layers due to excessive heat and force. When rocks fold against each other they form interesting rock layers.


How does folding change rock layers?

Most rock layers (and ALL sedimentary layers) start out flat. Folding changes the angle of lie (even to perpendicular and beyond).


Why would newer rock layers ever be below older rock layers?

Due to faulting or folding.


In geography terms what does folding mean?

Folding is the bending of rock layers due to stress.


The bending of rock layers due to stress?

It is called Folding


Occurs when rock layers bend due to stress?

folding


What is faulting folding and tilting?

Faulting is the fracturing of rock along a fault line, creating offset blocks. Folding is the bending of rock layers due to compressional forces. Tilting is the slanting of rock layers away from their original horizontal position.


Occurs when internal forces in earth slant rock layers?

Folding


Occurs when internal forces in the earth slant rock layers?

Folding


What is the term to describe the bending of rock layers due to stress?

Folding.