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Nappe

A nappe is a large sheet-like body of rock that has been thrust over other rocks on a low-angle fault, often over great distances. Nappes are typically found in mountain ranges and are important in understanding the processes of continental collision, mountain building, and the structural geology of orogenic belts.

Reference: Suppe, J. (1985). “Principles of Structural Geology.” Prentice Hall.

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