Talk:Horst and graben

Merge Graben and Horst (geology) into Horst and graben

I think it would be beneficial to have these in one article, since they have similar images and explanations. +mt 20:47, 15 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Disagree - I would say that Horst and graben should be eliminated by merging into the individual articles Horst and Graben. The two terms may often be used together, but by no means always, and "graben and horst" is as common a usage as "horst and graben" when they are combined in a phrase. IMO the phrase is not something the encyclopedia user would search for, but one or the other individual terms - which are very different features, despite their common association with each other. Cheers Geologyguy 21:01, 15 August 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yes a single article on each would surfice, but with an inter-relationship in the article construction between the two. Enlil Ninlil 19:33, 20 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Disagree - Although closely related, they are different, like syncline and anticline. Mikenorton 15:58, 11 October 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Though closely linked in usage, the two terms (I think) tend to be looked up separately. I see the question as whether a pointer on the individual-feature articles to one on the pair of terms would be more useful than - as at present - a pointer from the phrase to the separate terms. It may be a tossup which is better, but as long as the links are clear the user can get the info they seek either way. Ronks (talk) 02:51, 21 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Horst and Graben are separate terms and may or may not occur together. Combining the separate articles is therefore inappropriate. Both articles include an image of the 'typical' Horst and Graben combination and references to each other. The only way I can see that a separate "Horst and Graben" article is justified is if this article discusses specific instances of or regions characterized by the combination of the two interacting structures. Otherwise, I would just delete this stub and let the two separate articles stand.Elriana (talk) 01:33, 21 June 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Another notable example to add

The Central Otago region in New Zealand is also a clear example, notably the Rock and Pillar Range (at least that was what I was taught in first year university geology). RobbieIanMorrison (talk) 10:06, 12 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]