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Record 1 2010-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

Two or more joint sets which have formed simultaneously under same stress conditions.

OBS

conjugate faults; conjugate joints: terms rarely used in the singular.

OBS

conjugate faults: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • conjugate joint
  • conjugate fault
  • conjugated faults
  • conjugated joints
  • conjugated fault
  • conjugated joint

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Failles résultant d'un même état de contrainte et donc pratiquement synchrones, la contrainte maximale principale étant la bissectrice du dièdre aigu défini par les plans de failles.

OBS

failles conjuguées : terme inusité au singulier.

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • faille conjuguée

Spanish

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