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Record 1 2006-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
CONT

The lavas rest on re-worked pyroclastic deposits derived from the neighbouring major stratovolcano, Nevado de Toluca, and locally overstep onto the fault-scarp.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
OBS

Le Trias transgressif, discordant sur les formations paléozoïques, est représenté par des dépôts argilo-gréseux et lagunaires (sel et anhydrite).

OBS

former un dépôt transgressif discordant sur : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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