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DUCTILE DEFORMATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-05-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
  • Petrography
CONT

Deformational regimes range from ductile to brittle, with stratiform mineralization perhaps more favoured under conditions of ductile deformation.

OBS

As opposed to "brittle deformation."

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Déformation continue et homogène.

OBS

Par opposition à «déformation cassante».

PHR

Déformation ductile des roches, de la croûte continentale, du quartz.

Spanish

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