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Record 1 2011-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
  • Chronology
DEF

A point or reference of time after a tectonic event.

CONT

The Hercynian plutonism which is also developed following bands comprises two groups of different composition, syn- or late- and post-tectonic.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
  • Chronologie
DEF

Se dit de tout processus géologique se produisant après une activité tectonique.

CONT

Le magmatisme hercynien se manifeste par des intrusions granitiques ou granodioritiques et par des épanchements volcaniques. Parmi les intrusifs observés dans la chaîne, certains sont syntectoniques [...] d'autres sont posttectoniques [...]

OBS

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

Spanish

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