State any four types of folds and explain any one.
Types of Folds:
1. Based on appearance in cross section.
i. Anticline fold
ii. Syncline fold
2. Based on position of axial plane.
i. Symmetrical fold
ii. Asymmetrical fold
iii. Overturned fold
iv. Isoclinal fold
v. Recumbent fold
3. Based on mode of occurrence.
i. Anticlinorium fold
ii. Synclinorium fold
iii. Dome fold
iv. Basin fold
4. Based on Degree of compression.
i. Open fold
ii. Closed fold
5. Based on position of axis.
i. Non plunging fold
ii. Plunging fold
Asymmetrical Fold: The fold in which the axial plane is not vertical but it is inclined is called as asymmetrical fold. Due to unequal compressive forces the older rock beds bends about its axial plane showing unsymmetrical nature. The angle of both limbs may be 600 and 300 with horizontal indicating asymmetrical fold.