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HORIZON-REPERE [1 record]

Record 1 2007-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geological Research and Exploration
  • Geological Prospecting
DEF

A rock unit or stratigraphic feature that is distinctive and easily recognized over long distances especially in the subsurface.

OBS

e.g. a bed or beds readily identified on an electric log.

OBS

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

PHR

Stratigraphic marker horizon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherches et prospections géologiques
  • Prospection géologique
DEF

Couche géologique qui peut être suivie sur de longues distances sur le terrain et sur les diagraphies électriques.

CONT

Les formations de fer sont des couches repères métallogéniques [...] et elles ont été utilisées efficacement pour guider la prospection minérale [...]

OBS

marqueur : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

PHR

Horizon stratigraphique repère.

Spanish

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