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Record 1 2005-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Translation (General)
OBS

This basement has been "loosened" by pervasive faulting during east-west extension and uplift during the Eocene, which accompanied emplacement of high level granitic and volcanic rocks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Traduction (Généralités)
OBS

Ce socle a subi un «relâchement» consécutif à la formation répandue de failles au cours d'un épisode tectonique d'extension est-ouest et de soulèvement à l'Éocène, qui a accompagné la mise en place de roches granitiques à faible profondeur et l'épanchement de roches volcaniques.

Spanish

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