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TIGHT FOLD [2 records]

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Record 1 2010-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

A thinned and modified, tight to isoclinal fold which commonly shows a fold hinge with only vestiges of detached limbs.

OBS

Such folds are the result of intense deformation which causes bedding to be transposed along zones of shear and solution.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Pli dont l'étirement des flancs est tel que la couche est séparée en lentilles enfermant les charnières.

OBS

Pluriel : plis intrafoliaux.

OBS

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

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

A fold whose limbs have been compressed until they are parallel, and whose structure contour lines form a closed loop.

OBS

tight fold; close fold : terms used at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
CONT

D'après l'angle que font entre eux les deux flancs, on distingue [...] les plis «aigus» («tight folds») à angle de moins de 30°.

OBS

pli aigu; pli serré; pli fermé : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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