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Record 1 2010-12-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
CONT

Volcanic rocks within the accretionary assemblage exhibit four distinct styles of pre-orogenic metamorphism: (1) hydrothermal metamorphism associated with early intrusions; (2) coeval(?) regional metamorphism; (3) prograde metamorphism in late shear zones; (4) contact metamorphism by late- and post-tectonic granitoid plutons.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
CONT

Assemblage d'accrétion [...] Cet assemblage est caractérisé par une homogénéité de faciès. En effet, il est presque exclusivement formé par le faciès St qui constitue environ 90 % d'un des murs de ce deuxième site. Il est associé localement au faciès Gp. Cet assemblage montre une épaisseur d'environ une dizaine de mètres et s'étend latéralement sur environ 40 m.

OBS

assemblage d'accrétion : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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