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Record 1 2010-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

The surface ... along which thrust faulting occurs.

CONT

The Lewis thrust surface is a low-angle thrust fault with ramp-flat geometry, indicating that the thrust moved horizontally, stepping upwards through stratigraphic layers.

OBS

When the surface is planar, the more specific term "thrust plane" is used.

OBS

thrust surface: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
OBS

Les termes «plan de charriage» ou «plan de chevauchement» s'appliquent plus spécifiquement à des surfaces planes.

OBS

surface de charriage; surface de chevauchement : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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