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Record 1 2008-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
CONT

Concentric folds are a special case of [parallel folds] in which the folded surfaces, as seen in profile, define circular arcs. (Hobbs et al, An Outline of Structural Geology, 1976, p. 174).

OBS

These terms are often used as synonyms but a concentric fold is a specific type of parallel fold.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
CONT

Pour indiquer que deux strates voisines restent parallèles, on parle parfois aussi de plis concentriques; mais cette dernière dénomination ne correspond qu'au cas particulier de plis en arc de cercle.

OBS

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

Spanish

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