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SYNCLINORIUM [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Tectonics
DEF

A composite syncline of large dimensions, consisting of numerous smaller synclines which together form a gently folded, elongated, deformed basin.

OBS

The plural form of synclinorium is synclinoria.

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • synclinoria

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Tectonique
DEF

Vaste pli synclinal [...] affecté de plis parallèles à plus faibles rayons de courbure.

OBS

Antonyme : anticlinorium.

OBS

Pluriel : synclinoriums.

OBS

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

Spanish

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