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SALT DIAPIRISM [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

The phenomenon of salt intrusion into rock caused by the difference in buoyancy and pressure between the salt and overlying rock.

OBS

salt diapirism: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
CONT

Le contact faillé entre les Arbailles au nord et les deux massifs au sud porte la cicatrice d'un ancien diapirisme salifère (montée de sel triasique dans des failles de distension) dans un contexte de blocs basculés.

OBS

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

Spanish

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