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RAFTED FRAGMENT [1 record]

Record 1 2006-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
CONT

Many [diapirs] contain rafted fragments and blocks, as much as 3 km across, of rocks which have originated above, or immediately below, the original or "mother salt" beds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
CONT

Beaucoup [de diapirs] contiennent des blocs et des fragments flottants, mesurant jusqu'à 3 km de diamètre et composés de roches qui étaient présentes au-dessus ou immédiatement au-dessous des couches d'origine ou de «sel mère».

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