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CROSS REACTIVATION [1 record]

Record 1 2008-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
CONT

The deposits in these estuaries present a wide variety of structures. Cross bedding channel sands, ripple lamination, reactivation surfaces, herringbone, flaser, wavy, and lenticular bedding... often entail criteria to diagnose... the dynamics of sedimentary transport.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
CONT

Les surfaces de réactivation sont produites par l'action du courant subordonné suite à l'érosion de la partie avale de la mégaride, qui s'est formée lors du courant dominant.

CONT

On observe souvent une surface de réactivation qui entame les lamines obliques antérieures (cette surface est produite au moment où le courant change de direction) [...]

OBS

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

Spanish

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