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Record 1 2009-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plate Tectonics
CONT

Because lithospheric plates are rigid bodies, when two plates separate, their motion can be described in relation to a point on the earth's surface that is referred to as the pole of rotation.

OBS

It is significant only in relation to plate motion.

OBS

pole of rotation; rotation pole: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique des plaques
OBS

Il ne faut pas confondre ces pôles de rotation avec les pôles de rotation de la Terre ou les pôles magnétiques du Globe.

OBS

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

Spanish

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