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ANTICLINORIA [1 record]

Record 1 2009-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Tectonics
DEF

A composite anticline of large dimensions, consisting of numerous smaller anticlines which together form a folded mountain range.

OBS

The plural form is "anticlinoria."

OBS

... opposite of synclinorium.

OBS

anticlinorium: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • anticlinoria

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Tectonique
DEF

Association de plis plus ou moins parallèles, dont l'ensemble a une allure anticlinale.

CONT

Un synclinorium [...] est un ensemble de plis parallèles dont la disposition d'ensemble est synclinale. On parle d'anticlinorium dans le cas contraire.

CONT

Un anticlinorium et un synclinorium sont un groupe de plis plus ou moins parallèles, dont l'ensemble constitue respectivement un anticlinal ou un synclinal.

OBS

anticlinorium : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
  • Tectónica
DEF

Asociación de pliegues cuyos planos axiales convergen hacia abajo, formando un gran anticlinal.

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