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COMPRESSIVE TECTONIC ELEMENT [1 record]

Record 1 2009-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
CONT

The structural setting for the area includes both extensional and compressional tectonic elements.

OBS

compressive tectonic element: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
OBS

Les éléments tectoniques montrent que la minéralisation s'est faite en deux phases : [1.] en régime compressif, développement de plans de décollement le long desquels les fluides vont circuler; [2.] en régime compressif toujours, développement de plis et chevauchements.

OBS

élément tectonique en régime compressif : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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