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VOLCANIC ARC [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Plate Tectonics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- volcanic arc
1, record 1, English, volcanic%20arc
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a chain of volcanic islands or mountains formed by plate tectonics as an oceanic tectonic plate subducts under another tectonic plate and produces magma. 2, record 1, English, - volcanic%20arc
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are two types of volcanic arcs: oceanic arcs (commonly called island arcs, a type of archipelago) and continental arcs. In the former, oceanic crust subducts beneath other oceanic crust on an adjacent plate, while in the latter case the oceanic crust subducts beneath continental crust. 2, record 1, English, - volcanic%20arc
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Tectonique des plaques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arc volcanique
1, record 1, French, arc%20volcanique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ensemble de volcans s'alignant plus ou moins selon une courbe. 2, record 1, French, - arc%20volcanique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les arcs volcaniques] naissent de la subduction d'une plaque océanique sous une plaque continentale ou une autre plaque océanique. 2, record 1, French, - arc%20volcanique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
S'il y a affrontement entre une plaque océanique et une plaque continentale, la plaque océanique, plus dense, passe sous la plaque continentale et plonge vers l'asthénosphère. Les volcans se situent alors sur la plaque continentale et construisent un arc continental. 3, record 1, French, - arc%20volcanique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Dans le cas d'une subduction sous une plaque océanique, les volcans forment des îles regroupées en un archipel. 2, record 1, French, - arc%20volcanique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Plate Tectonics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- continental arc
1, record 2, English, continental%20arc
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- continental volcanic arc 2, record 2, English, continental%20volcanic%20arc
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A linear or arc-shaped chain of volcanoes ... formed in continental lithosphere at a convergent plate boundary. 3, record 2, English, - continental%20arc
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two types of volcanic arcs: oceanic arcs (commonly called island arcs, a type of archipelago) and continental arcs. In the former, oceanic crust subducts beneath other oceanic crust on an adjacent plate, while in the latter case the oceanic crust subducts beneath continental crust. 4, record 2, English, - continental%20arc
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The modern Cascade volcanoes are a classic modern example of a continental arc. 5, record 2, English, - continental%20arc
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Tectonique des plaques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arc continental
1, record 2, French, arc%20continental
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- arc volcanique continental 2, record 2, French, arc%20volcanique%20continental
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alignement linéaire ou arqué de volcans [...] qui se forme dans la lithosphère continentale à la limite de plaques convergentes. 3, record 2, French, - arc%20continental
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S'il y a affrontement entre une plaque océanique et une plaque continentale, la plaque océanique, plus dense, passe sous la plaque continentale et plonge vers l'asthénosphère. Les volcans se situent alors sur la plaque continentale et construisent un arc continental. 4, record 2, French, - arc%20continental
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Chaîne des Cascades dans l'ouest du continent nord-américain et la Ceinture de feu du Pacifique, qui concentre 60 % des volcans actifs émergés sont des exemples de ce type de volcanisme. 4, record 2, French, - arc%20continental
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Plate Tectonics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- oceanic arc
1, record 3, English, oceanic%20arc
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- volcanic island arc 2, record 3, English, volcanic%20island%20arc
correct
- island arc 3, record 3, English, island%20arc
correct
- insular arc 4, record 3, English, insular%20arc
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A linear or arc-shaped chain of volcanic islands formed on the seafloor at a convergent plate boundary. 5, record 3, English, - oceanic%20arc
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are two types of volcanic arcs: oceanic arcs (commonly called island arcs, a type of archipelago) and continental arcs. In the former, oceanic crust subducts beneath other oceanic crust on an adjacent plate, while in the latter case the oceanic crust subducts beneath continental crust. 6, record 3, English, - oceanic%20arc
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
island arc; volcanic island arc: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 7, record 3, English, - oceanic%20arc
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Tectonique des plaques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arc insulaire
1, record 3, French, arc%20insulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- arc océanique 2, record 3, French, arc%20oc%C3%A9anique
correct, masculine noun
- arc volcanique insulaire 3, record 3, French, arc%20volcanique%20insulaire
correct, masculine noun
- guirlande insulaire 4, record 3, French, guirlande%20insulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alignement linéaire ou arqué d’îles volcaniques formées sur le fond marin à la limite de plaques convergentes. 5, record 3, French, - arc%20insulaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un arc insulaire résulte de la convergence de deux plaques lithosphériques océaniques. 5, record 3, French, - arc%20insulaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cet arc [volcanique] peut constituer une chaîne montagneuse (ex. cordillère des Andes) ou bien être en partie immergé et former un chapelet d'îles et de hauteurs sous-marines nommé arc insulaire (ou guirlande insulaire) [...] 6, record 3, French, - arc%20insulaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arc insulaire; guirlande insulaire : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 7, record 3, French, - arc%20insulaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vulcanología y sismología
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
- Tectónica de placas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- arco insular
1, record 3, Spanish, arco%20insular
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- arco de islas 2, record 3, Spanish, arco%20de%20islas
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-05-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- volcanic-plutonic arc
1, record 4, English, volcanic%2Dplutonic%20arc
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remnants of this volcanic-plutonic arc can ... be found in the western Sierra Nevada foothills and in smaller mountain ranges scattered throughout the Mojave Desert. 2, record 4, English, - volcanic%2Dplutonic%20arc
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volcanic-plutonic arc: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 4, English, - volcanic%2Dplutonic%20arc
Record 4, Key term(s)
- volcanic plutonic arc
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arc volcano-plutonique
1, record 4, French, arc%20volcano%2Dplutonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arc volcano-plutonique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 4, French, - arc%20volcano%2Dplutonique
Record 4, Key term(s)
- arc volcanoplutonique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-08-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Andean-type volcanic arc
1, record 5, English, Andean%2Dtype%20volcanic%20arc
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arc volcanique de type andéen
1, record 5, French, arc%20volcanique%20de%20type%20and%C3%A9en
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- submerging volcanic arc
1, record 6, English, submerging%20volcanic%20arc
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- arc volcanique en voie de submersion
1, record 6, French, arc%20volcanique%20en%20voie%20de%20submersion
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-11-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- emerging volcanic arc
1, record 7, English, emerging%20volcanic%20arc
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- arc volcanique émergent
1, record 7, French, arc%20volcanique%20%C3%A9mergent
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-11-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- submerged volcanic arc
1, record 8, English, submerged%20volcanic%20arc
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- arc volcanique submergé
1, record 8, French, arc%20volcanique%20submerg%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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