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Record 1 2011-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

The successive lateral contraction extent of strata (in an upward sequence) due to their deposition in a shrinking sea or on the margin of a rising landmass.

CONT

The degree of offlap or progradation by the downdip distance between the distal toes of successive shingles.

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • off-lap

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Structures sédimentaires obliques et se superposant suivant le sens de déversement des sédiments.

OBS

figure de progradation; recouvrement en retrait : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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