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Record 1 1977-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
OBS

It frequently happens that, in passing from one bed to another of slightly different composition, the schistosity changes slightly in direction, as if it were refracted ("step of the slate"). This phenomenon (...) enables us to recognize stratification easily.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
OBS

Il arrive fréquemment que, en passant d'un banc au suivant, de composition légèrement différente, la schistosité change légèrement de direction, se réfracte ("step of the slate", en anglais). Ce phénomène (...) permet de reconnaître facilement la stratification.

Spanish

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