横おう谷こく

noun

transverse valley

A valley that cuts across the general geological structure, such as a ridge or fold, rather than running parallel to it. Technical term used in geology.

• この地ち域いきには、褶しゅう曲きょく軸じくを横おう切ぎる横おう谷こくがいくつか見みられる。

  Several transverse valleys that cut across the fold axes can be seen in this area.