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SALT STRUCTURE [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

Dome-shaped elevation or formed like a mushroom.

OBS

The process is continuous and influenced by the relative low density and relative high plasticity of salt in respect to the surrounding rocks.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Élévation en forme de dôme, plus accentuée en forme de champignon, de sel.

OBS

Le processus est continuel et s'effectue grâce à la densité relativement importante du sel par rapport au milieu encaissant.

Spanish

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