superincumbent

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A portion of this may be got by the process known as robbing the pillars, but the coal so obtained is liable to be very much crushed from the pressure of the superincumbent strata.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 5 "Clervaux" to "Cockade" by Various

The prime feature in Cornish geology is the upheaval of the granite, distorting, folding back, and altering the superincumbent beds.

From Cornwall by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)

It was buried up in a mass of superincumbent ruins, and was only brought to light in the course of my laborious excavations.

From Rambles by Land and Water or Notes of Travel in Cuba and Mexico by Norman, B. M.

This, we know, is owing to the weight of the superincumbent atmosphere, there being a heavier burden at the surface than at any height above it.

From Caxton's Book: A Collection of Essays, Poems, Tales, and Sketches. by Rhodes, W. H. (William Henry)

Because they are obliged to grow under the whole superincumbent weight of society, he must not be severe if they attain but a partial growth.

From A New Atmosphere by Hamilton, Gail