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DALRADIAN [2 records]

Record 1 2010-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Chronology
DEF

Of or relating to, or constituting a division of the Precambrian.

OBS

From an alteration of Dalriada, ancient region of Scotland.

PHR

Dalradian rocks.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Chronologie
DEF

Qualifie une série du complexe métamorphique, constitué de calcaires marins, de quartzites et de micaschistes, présent dans les Îles britanniques.

PHR

Roches du Dalradien.

PHR

Roches dalradiennes.

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Chronology
DEF

A group of metamorphosed sedimentary and igneous rocks in Scotland ranging in approximate age from 800 million to 500 million years.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Chronologie
DEF

Série de roches métamorphiques du Protérozoïque de la Haute Écosse.

OBS

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

Spanish

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