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Record 1 2013-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

The overthrusting of oceanic crust onto the edges of continents.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Chevauchement de la lithosphère continentale par une lame de lithosphère océanique qui amène les ophiolites en recouvrement des roches sédimentaires.

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tectónica
DEF

Fenómeno tectónico por el que una placa litosfera cabalga a otra.

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