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VENTANA TECTONICA [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-12-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
DEF

An erosional break through an overthrust sheet or through a large recumbent anticline whereby the rocks beneath the thrust sheet are exposed.

OBS

window; fenster: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
DEF

Ouverture pratiquée par l'érosion dans une nappe de recouvrement permettant l'affleurement du substratum et qui, en plan, est limitée par un contact anormal continu.

CONT

[...] l'érosion, attaquant les parties les plus élevées ou les plus faibles, ouvre des boutonnières appelées «fenêtres», qui révèlent le substratum.

CONT

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tectónica
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