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FEATHER-LIKE FLOW MARKING [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

A term used by Haaf (1959 ...) for a feather-like sole mark resembling certain shrubs or large cabbage leaves, the spreading "foliage" always directed downcurrent; it is usually several decimeters in length.

Key term(s)
  • deltoidal hieroglyph
  • cabbage leaf cast
  • cabbage leaf marking
  • feather-like marking
  • feather-like mark
  • feather-like flow marking
  • feather-like flow mark

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

Structure évoquant une grande feuille de chou ou une plante arbustive dont le feuillage s'étale vers l'aval.

Key term(s)
  • empreinte arborescente
  • empreinte en feuille de chou
  • empreinte frondescente

Spanish

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