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Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- outlier
1, record 1, English, outlier
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- outlying hillock 2, record 1, English, outlying%20hillock
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An outcrop of stratified rocks in a detached location away from the main body of similar rocks. 3, record 1, English, - outlier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
outlier: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 1, English, - outlier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- butte-témoin
1, record 1, French, butte%2Dt%C3%A9moin
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- butte témoin 2, record 1, French, butte%20t%C3%A9moin
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Butte représentant un vestige de plateau démantelé par érosion en structure aclinale ou monoclinale. 3, record 1, French, - butte%2Dt%C3%A9moin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une butte témoin est un fragment d’un banc résistant, isolé par l’érosion et entouré de toutes parts à son pied par des affleurements des niveaux inférieurs. 4, record 1, French, - butte%2Dt%C3%A9moin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butte(-)témoin : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - butte%2Dt%C3%A9moin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerro testigo
1, record 1, Spanish, cerro%20testigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-09-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- astrobleme
1, record 2, English, astrobleme
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fossil meteorite crater 2, record 2, English, fossil%20meteorite%20crater
correct
- fossil crater 3, record 2, English, fossil%20crater
- impact scar 4, record 2, English, impact%20scar
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ancient erosional scar on the Earth's surface, produced by the impact of a cosmic body, and usually characterized by a circular outline and highly disturbed rocks showing evidence of intense shock; an eroded remnant of a meteoritic or cometary impact crater. 2, record 2, English, - astrobleme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- astroblème
1, record 2, French, astrobl%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cratère fossile 2, record 2, French, crat%C3%A8re%20fossile
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cratère de grande surface dû à l’impact d’un gigantesque météorite à la surface de la Lune ou de la Terre. 3, record 2, French, - astrobl%C3%A8me
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S’il s’agit d’une structure [...] ancienne, préquaternaire, et, par conséquent déjà fortement érodée, parfois réduite à l'état de vestige plus ou moins oblitéré, de cicatrice ayant perdu tout ou partie de sa muraille bordière, on parlera [...] d’«astroblème» [...] ou de «cratère fossile». 2, record 2, French, - astrobl%C3%A8me
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À distinguer du «cratère météoritique» dont les dimensions sont plus modestes et la formation plus récente. 3, record 2, French, - astrobl%C3%A8me
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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