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Record 1 2009-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

A fold model that can be described geometrically by the rotation of a line about one of its ends, which is fixed.

CONT

In a stereographic projection, contrariwise to cylindrical-folds, in which the dip of the flanks lie on meridians, in conical-folds, the dip of the flanks lie in a parallel. Conical-folds are associated with strike-slip movements of the basement and strike oblique to the maximum effective stress

OBS

conical fold: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Pli non cylindrique [...] dont les axes correspondent à des droites qui restent contenues dans un cône.

OBS

pli conique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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