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Record 1 2010-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A fold whose axial plane is inclined from the vertical, but in which the steeper of two limbs is not overturned.

CONT

An upright fold is one whose axial surface is vertical, while an inclined fold is one whose surface is inclined.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Pli dont la surface axiale est inclinée et les pendages des flancs en sens opposés.

CONT

Les plis dissymétriques [...] sont dits déjetés lorsque les deux flancs ont des pendages de sens opposé; à la limite un des flancs est vertical.

OBS

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

Spanish

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