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VOLCANIC CONE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A cone-shaped eminence formed by volcanic discharges.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Élévation conique au sommet de laquelle s'ouvre le cratère.

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vulcanología y sismología
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
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Record 2 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
OBS

E.parasitic cones: small cones formed on the flanks of the --.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
OBS

I./des/ produits magmatiques s'échappent latéralement, sans atteindre le cratère principal (...) et donnent [naissance] à des cônes adventifs (...) sur les flancs du cône principal.

Spanish

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