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OBLIQUE COLLISION [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
CONT

Oblique collision between the North European plate and the overriding Western Carpathian terranes led to the development of the outer accretionary wedge, the built up of many flysch nappes and the formation of a foredeep.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
CONT

Une collision oblique sur la bordure nord-Caraibe à la jonction entre la ride de Beata et la fosse de Muertos.

OBS

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

Spanish

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