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facies-departure map [1 record]

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Record 1 1989-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Cartography
DEF

A facies map based in the degree of similarity to some particular sedimentary rock composition (optimum facies or single-component end member). Term suggested by Forgotson (1960, p.94) to replace distance-function map.

OBS

distance function map: A term used by Krumbein (1955) for a map now known as facies-departure map.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Cartographie
DEF

Représentation dans un intervalle donné, de l'écart de composition, en chaque point de contrôle, par rapport à une composition optimale choisie comme référence.

OBS

But : Apprécier le degré de ressemblance d'un ensemble de paramètres donnés avec un ensemble référentiel choisi pour ses caractéristiques particulières (...).

Spanish

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