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Record 1 2009-03-13

English

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

A fault block that has become tilted.

CONT

structural trap: The structural enclose of a porous unit by folding (e.g., anticline trap) or faulting (e.g., tilted fault block).

CONT

The Teton Range in Wyoming is an example of a tilted-fault block, a range of scenic beauty and rugged relief.

OBS

tilted fault block: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Tectonique
CONT

Le delta du Mackenzie et le centre de la mer de Beaufort recouvrent un régime d'expansion de failles listriques et de blocs faillés inclinés qui y sont reliés lequel régime est typiquement représenté dans la zone faillée Tarsiut-Amauligak.

OBS

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

Spanish

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