upwarp en · NOUN
Etymology
From up + warp.
Meanings
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A broad anticline caused by local uplift.
The Monument upwarp basically defines the underlying structure of the entire area, giving it its unique topography.
2012, Chinle Miller, Roger Miller, “The Colorado Plateau”, in In Mesozoic Lands:The Mesozoic Geology of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Kindle eReader edition:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| upwarps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |