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Record 1 2009-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
  • Tectonics
DEF

A linear topographical or tonal feature on the terrain and on images and maps, which may represent a zone of structural weakness.

CONT

In some cases, major lineaments have been regarded as controlling factors, e.g. in the case of the Olympic Dam deposit ...

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
  • Tectonique
CONT

De même à partir de l'image C, on peut tracer un plus grand nombre de linéaments, et en particulier tout un ensemble orienté grossièrement E-W qui traduit une structure géologique fortement plissée.

CONT

Dans certains cas, on a considéré des linéaments majeurs comme des facteurs de contrôle (p. ex. dans le cas du gisement d'Olympic Dam [...]).

OBS

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

Spanish

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