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Record 1 2009-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

One of the nearly horizontal sedimentary layers deposited on the top surface of an advancing delta.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
CONT

Enfin tout au sommet [du delta], le reste du dernier transport, «couches de sommet» (topset-beds), de nouveau à peu près parallèles à la faible pente générale, donc aux couches du fond.

OBS

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

Spanish

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