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SUBMASK-MAP [1 record]

Record 1 2009-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
  • Geology
DEF

Reconstruction plane of the present state of the intersection of the geological beds with a reference surface corresponding most often to an unconfomity or being the contact surface of the allochthon on the autochthon in the case of a nappe.

CONT

A subcrop map shows what an area would look like if the topmost deposits would be removed. It is therefore very useful for people such as well drillers, who are curious to know which rocks are present at a certain depth, instead of at the surface.

OBS

subcrop map: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
  • Géologie
DEF

Restitution plane de l'état actuel de l'intersection de couches géologiques avec une surface de référence correspondant le plus souvent à une discordance ou pouvant être la surface de contact de l'allochtone sur l'autochtone dans le cas d'une nappe.

OBS

carte d'écorché géologique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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