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SEDIMENTOLOGIC STUDY [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Geology
CONT

... sedimentological study produces interpretations of past depositional and environmental conditions and care must be taken in analysing sedimentary rocks in a scientific manner in order to gain a picture of the events which occurred within the past.

OBS

sedimentological study: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Géologie
CONT

Étude sédimentologique (granulométrie, nature des sédiments, susceptibilité magnétique, analyse des minéraux argileux).

CONT

[...] l'étude sédimentologique permet de préciser le milieu de dépôt de ces sédiments riches en évaporites : milieu plat, sous de l'eau salée peu profonde, avec des courants variables au gré des vents et des courants, parfois soumis à l'évaporation et s'asséchant, et ressemblant à un bord de mer (ou de lac salé).

OBS

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

Spanish

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