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Record 1 2009-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

A fold whose limbs have been compressed until they are parallel, and whose structure contour lines form a closed loop.

OBS

tight fold; close fold : terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
CONT

D'après l'angle que font entre eux les deux flancs, on distingue [...] les plis «aigus» («tight folds») à angle de moins de 30°.

OBS

pli aigu; pli serré; pli fermé : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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