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MUD CRACK [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

An irregular fracture in a crudely polygonal pattern, formed by the shrinkage of clay, silt, or mud generally in the course of drying under the influence of atmospheric surface conditions.

CONT

Evaporites, caliche, calcrete, mudcracks, and other features record arid and semiarid continental environments of sedimentation.

OBS

The terms "shrinkage crack," and "desiccation crack," are more general terms.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
CONT

Les «fissures de la boue» ont une section en V ouverte vers le haut.

CONT

Les évaporites, les caliches, les calcrètes, les fentes de boue et d'autres caractéristiques attestent de milieux de sédimentation continentaux arides et semi-arides.

OBS

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

Spanish

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