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AXIAL-PLANAR CLEAVAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

Cleavage which is closely related to the axial planes of folds in the rock, either being rigidly parallel to the axes, or diverging slightly on each flank (fan cleavage).

CONT

Folds range from open to isoclinal, and may be accompanied by a penetrative axial plane cleavage.

OBS

Most axial-plane cleavage is closely related to the minor folds seen in individual outcrops, but some is merely parallel to the regional fold axes. Most axial-plane cleavage is also slaty cleavage.

OBS

axial-plane cleavage: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • axial plane schistosity
  • axial-planar schistosity
  • axial-planar cleavage

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Schistosité la plus courante caractérisée par une coïncidence stricte avec le plan axial des plis.

CONT

Les plis sont ouverts à fermés (isoclinaux) et un clivage de plan axial très bien développé (pénétratif) s'observe parfois.

CONT

Des plis isoclinaux serrés déforment les unités du gisement de Boliden et une schistosité de plan axial bien développée donne aux lithologies l'aspect d'une zone de cisaillement [...]

OBS

schistosité de plan axial; schistosité dans le plan axial; clivage dans le plan axial : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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