Definition of basin
i. A natural depression of strata containing a coalbed or other stratified deposit.
Compare with: depression
ii. The lowest part of a mine or area of coal lands.
Ref: Hudson
iii. A general region with an overall history of subsidence and thick sedimentary section.
Ref: Wheeler, R.R.
Compare with: depression
ii. The lowest part of a mine or area of coal lands.
Ref: Hudson
iii. A general region with an overall history of subsidence and thick sedimentary section.
Ref: Wheeler, R.R.