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RIFT DEVELOPMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

The formation of rift or trench phenomena, characterized by block faulting and associated subsidence.

OBS

Etymology: Greek, taphre, "trench."

OBS

rift development: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Formation de fosses dans un socle rigide.

CONT

En sorte qu'un socle est devenu quasi inapte à réagir souplement à de nouvelles contraintes, aussi puissantes soient-elles, il ne peut que se gauchir (épirogenèse) ou se rompre (rhegmagenèse, taphrogenèse).

OBS

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

Spanish

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