Horizontal distribution refers to a specific type of geometric structure in the context of Riemannian submersions, where the tangent space at each point of the total manifold can be decomposed into a direct sum of vertical and horizontal spaces. The horizontal space provides a way to project the geometry of the total manifold onto the base manifold, preserving certain geometric properties while allowing for the exploration of the relationship between these two spaces.
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