Trough (geology)
In geology, a trough generally refers to a linear structural depression that extends laterally over a distance, while being less steep than a trench.
A trough can be a narrow basin or a geologic rift, often formed at the rim of a tectonic plate.
There are various oceanic troughs, troughs found under oceans; examples include
- the Cayman Trough[1]
- the Nankai Trough
- the Rockall Trough and others along the rift of the mid-oceanic ridge,
- the Timor Trough.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Einsele, Gerhard (2000). Sedimentary Basins: Evolution, Facies, and Sediment Budget (2nd ed.). Springer. p. 630. ISBN 978-3-540-66193-1.
- ↑ "Chapter II (Geology of Timor-Leste)". Atlas of mineral resources of the ESCAP region Volume 17 Geology and Mineral Resources of Timor-Leste. United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. 24 December 2003. Archived from the original on 20 May 2005.