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SUBSEQUENT VALLEY [4 records]

Record 1 2012-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A valley eroded by a subsequent stream.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
CONT

The Pacific-North American plate boundary in southern California and northern Baja, Mexico undergoes a complex transition from crustal spreading in the Gulf of California to right-lateral transform motion along the San Andreas and associated fault systems.

CONT

Stresses related to plate convergence and subsequent right-lateral transform movement have produced several large folds and numerous faults that constitute traps for hydrocarbons within the Great Valley.

OBS

right-lateral transform: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
OBS

mouvement transformant dextre : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
OBS

Addiction Services of Thames Valley is a community based service, funded by the Provincial Ministry of Health, MOHLTC. Our agency operates in co-operation with local addiction agencies, the Centre for Addiction & Mental Health, the Thames Valley District Health Council, and many other community services. We provide early intervention to persons who are concerned about substance use and/or problem gambling; assess individuals in Elgin, Oxford and Middlesex Counties who have an alcohol and/or drug related problem or problem gambling; develop treatment plans for clients and assist with referrals to provide community treatment & aftercare; provide consultation to employers, families, professionals and others concerned about alcohol use, drug use or problem gambling; participate in the development of the addiction system; our assessment forms the basis for a comprehensive treatment plan, referrals to appropriate treatment services and aftercare subsequent to treatment; provide the Back on Track program for convicted impaired drivers in Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties; assist pregnant and Parenting women who are substance-involved in a new program called "Heartspace". This program focuses on both the needs of the woman and the child in an all female environment. Heartspace is fully funded and is open to receive referrals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Drogues et toxicomanie

Spanish

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Record 4 2003-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Tectonics
DEF

Said of a stream, valley, or drainage system that maintains its original course or direction despite subsequent deformation or uplift.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Tectonique
DEF

(En parlant d'un cours d'eau) Qui présente un phénomène d'antécédence.

PHR

Cours d'eau antécédent.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Tectónica
DEF

En Geografía, [dícese de un] curso fluvial cuyo cauce es anterior a las principales líneas estructurales del área en que se halla.

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