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PILLOWED LAVA FLOW [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
CONT

The mafic-dominated volcanic and related volcaniclastic sedimentary rocks ... are inferred to be the result of submarine explosive and effusive eruptions at depths of approximately 1000 m, as suggested by the presence of volcaniclastic turbidites, the absence of wave-induced sedimentary structures, pillowed lava flows, the sulfide deposit itself, and the incipient arc setting.

OBS

pillowed lava flow: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
CONT

Les roches volcaniques et volcanoclastiques de composition généralement mafique [...] sont probablement le résultat d'éruptions explosives et effusives produites sous plus de 1000 m d'eau, comme indiqué par les dépôts de turbidites volcanoclastiques, l'absence de structures sédimentaires générées par des vagues, les coulées de laves coussinées, le gisement lui-même et l'environnement d'arc naissant.

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • coulée de lave en coussins

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