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Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

A fault in which the two walls are separated.

Key term(s)
  • gap fault

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tectónica
DEF

Falla con los labios separados.

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Record 2 1978-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
OBS

A fault in which the two walls are separated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
OBS

Une faille dans laquelle le toit et le chevet sont séparés.

Spanish

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