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DIACLASE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- structural feature
1, record 1, English, structural%20feature
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In geology, a feature representing a discontinuity of mechanical properties, such as a joint, fault, or bedding plane. 2, record 1, English, - structural%20feature
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the distribution of fenite alteration is controlled by structural features (i.e., faults and fractures) ... 3, record 1, English, - structural%20feature
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- élément structural
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20structural
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- caractéristique structurale 2, record 1, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20structurale
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En géologie, une caractéristique qui représente une discontinuité des propriétés mécaniques, tel qu'une diaclase, une faille, ou un plan de stratification. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20structural
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la répartition des roches fénitiques est contrôlée par des éléments structuraux (c.-à-d. des failles et des fractures) [...] 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20structural
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Quarries
- Tectonics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- master joint
1, record 2, English, master%20joint
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A quarryman's term for the more prominent and extended joints traversing a rock mass. 2, record 2, English, - master%20joint
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
master joint: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 2, English, - master%20joint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Carrières
- Tectonique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- diaclase principale
1, record 2, French, diaclase%20principale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diaclase principale : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada-Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 2, record 2, French, - diaclase%20principale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Tectonics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- joint
1, record 3, English, joint
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- rock joint 2, record 3, English, rock%20joint
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fracture or parting which interrupts abruptly the physical continuity of a rock mass. 3, record 3, English, - joint
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Joints ... tend to occur in more or less parallel systems, and when quarry walls are maintained parallel and at right angles to them, they may be utilized as natural partings in the process of block removal. 4, record 3, English, - joint
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 3, English, - joint
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Tectonique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- joint
1, record 3, French, joint
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- diaclase 2, record 3, French, diaclase
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- joint de contrainte 3, record 3, French, joint%20de%20contrainte
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface de débit d’une roche n’impliquant ni déplacement ni remplissage et disposée parallèlement ou en oblique par rapport au plan des couches. 4, record 3, French, - joint
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les migmatites [...], de nombreuses diaclases divisent la roche en polyèdres plus ou moins réguliers. Ce sont parfois des fentes de retrait provenant du refroidissement [...] ou plus souvent des fissures dues aux pressions orogéniques qui se sont exercées [...] Les diaclases ne sont pas caractéristiques de la roche [...] 5, record 3, French, - joint
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue trois types principaux : les joints causés a) par des forces agissant en compression, b) par des forces agissant en tension, et c) par une décompression de la roche reliée à l’érosion. Ils peuvent avoir toutes les dimensions. 6, record 3, French, - joint
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Certains auteurs emploient le terme diaclase pour identifier plus particulièrement les cassures perpendiculaires aux couches sédimentaires. 7, record 3, French, - joint
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
joint; diaclase : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada-Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 8, record 3, French, - joint
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Tectónica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- diaclasa
1, record 3, Spanish, diaclasa
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fractura perpendicular a la estratificación de una roca, sin desplazamiento apreciable entre los bloques originados. 1, record 3, Spanish, - diaclasa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-08-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Soil Science
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fissure water
1, record 4, English, fissure%20water
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fault water 1, record 4, English, fault%20water
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water in open fractures, usually abundant only near the ground surface. 2, record 4, English, - fissure%20water
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Science du sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- eau de diaclase
1, record 4, French, eau%20de%20diaclase
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eau située dans les cassures ouvertes de la roche, abondante seulement au voisinage de la surface de la terre. 2, record 4, French, - eau%20de%20diaclase
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- agua de diaclasa
1, record 4, Spanish, agua%20de%20diaclasa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agua presente en las fisuras de las rocas. 1, record 4, Spanish, - agua%20de%20diaclasa
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-03-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Speleology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flowstone
1, record 5, English, flowstone
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- flowstone formation 2, record 5, English, flowstone%20formation
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... any deposit of calcium carbonate or other mineral formed by flowing water on the walls ... of a cave. 3, record 5, English, - flowstone
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These accumulations assume forms that closely resemble masses of ice, and some of the cascades in stone are large and impressive. To distinguish this material from that deposited by dripping water, it has been called flowstone. 4, record 5, English, - flowstone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Spéléologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coulée stalagmitique
1, record 5, French, coul%C3%A9e%20stalagmitique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cascade stalagmitique 1, record 5, French, cascade%20stalagmitique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concrétion de calcite, lisse ou en cannelures, en forme de chute d’eau, sur la paroi verticale ou subverticale d’une caverne 1, record 5, French, - coul%C3%A9e%20stalagmitique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle résulte du dépôt d’un fil d’eau [...] soit sur des surfaces rocheuses, soit à partir d’une diaclase d’où a progressé, vers le bas et sur une grande largeur, cette forme particulière de stalactite. 1, record 5, French, - coul%C3%A9e%20stalagmitique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-08-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Speleology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- karstic withdrawal
1, record 6, English, karstic%20withdrawal
proposal
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- karstic withdrawing 1, record 6, English, karstic%20withdrawing
proposal
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Spéléologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- soutirage karstique
1, record 6, French, soutirage%20karstique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Érosion mécanique produite sous les strates calcaires et dans les strates marneuses sous-jacentes par des nappes, des infiltrations, ou par des cours d’eau souterrains entraînant vers l’extérieur de fines particules de roche. 2, record 6, French, - soutirage%20karstique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] en raison d’un soutirage karstique important, les eaux superficielles disparaissent parfois dans le sous-sol et circulent de façon souterraine. 3, record 6, French, - soutirage%20karstique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les calcaires mis en porte-à-faux s’éboulent selon les lignes de diaclase et les plans de stratification. 2, record 6, French, - soutirage%20karstique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-08-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Speleology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- free flow section
1, record 7, English, free%20flow%20section
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- free-flow section 2, record 7, English, free%2Dflow%20section
correct
- open-channel section 2, record 7, English, open%2Dchannel%20section
correct
- open channel section 3, record 7, English, open%20channel%20section
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fractured and soluable nature of the rocks which form the free flow section of the Shoshone Canyon Conduit has resulted in significant maintenance expenses which are assigned to Heart Mountain Powerplant. 1, record 7, English, - free%20flow%20section
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Spéléologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- section due à un écoulement libre
1, record 7, French, section%20due%20%C3%A0%20un%20%C3%A9coulement%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les galeries [à l’intérieur d’un réseau karstique] on a coutume de distinguer deux types principaux de sections, celui que l’on considère comme caractéristique d’un creusement «en conduite forcée» et celui qui serait dû à un «écoulement libre». 1, record 7, French, - section%20due%20%C3%A0%20un%20%C3%A9coulement%20libre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La forme de galerie dite en écoulement libre est presque toujours obtenue à la fois aux dépens de l'élargissement d’une diaclase subverticale et de plusieurs joints subhorizontaux. On arrive ainsi à un profil habituellement plus haut que large, formant des V assez aigus vers le haut et vers le bas, suivant le plan de la diaclase et des élargissements latéraux suivant les joints entre les strates ou suivant des strates plus facilement attaquables par les eaux que leurs voisines. Le plus souvent, le V inférieur est encore occupé par le courant qui poursuit son travail vers le bas tandis que les replats latéraux, qui ne sont envahis que par les crues, dessinent des «vires» qui permettent un cheminement facile, très utile aux explorateurs. 1, record 7, French, - section%20due%20%C3%A0%20un%20%C3%A9coulement%20libre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-08-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Speleology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- penstock section
1, record 8, English, penstock%20section
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Penstock sections that have not been designed for external loads and that are not backfilled in soil or encased in concrete can become ovalized. 2, record 8, English, - penstock%20section
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Spéléologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- section en conduite forcée
1, record 8, French, section%20en%20conduite%20forc%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les galeries [à l'intérieur d’un réseau karstique] on a coutume de distinguer deux types principaux de sections, celui que l'on considère comme caractéristique d’un creusement «en conduite forcée» et celui qui serait dû à un «écoulement libre». Dans les terrains subhorizontaux, le premier, de forme circulaire ou ovale, prend son point de départ dans une diaclase(ellipse à grand axe subvertical) ou plus fréquemment dans un joint(ellipse à grand axe subhorizontal). Si cette disposition n’ est bien réalisée originellement, qu'avec l'occupation intégrale de la galerie par l'eau sous pression, la réciproque n’ est pas exacte. Les explorateurs en scaphandre autonome ont en effet démontré qu'il existe des galeries en conduite forcée(et qui paraissent l'avoir toujours été) dont les parois sont extraordinairement déchiquetées, anguleuses et irrégulières. 1, record 8, French, - section%20en%20conduite%20forc%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-11-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- joint pattern 1, record 9, English, joint%20pattern
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- diaclasage
1, record 9, French, diaclasage
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diaclase : Cassure dans une formation géologique sans déplacement relatif des parties séparées. 2, record 9, French, - diaclasage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-04-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
- Economic Geology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fissure vein
1, record 10, English, fissure%20vein
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- fissure-vein 2, record 10, English, fissure%2Dvein
correct
- fissure lode 3, record 10, English, fissure%20lode
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral mass, tabular in form as a whole but frequently irregular in detail, occupying a fracture in rock. The vein material is different from the country rock and has generally been produced by the filling of open spaces along the fissure. 1, record 10, English, - fissure%20vein
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
- Géologie économique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- filon de fissure
1, record 10, French, filon%20de%20fissure
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- veine de fissure 1, record 10, French, veine%20de%20fissure
correct, feminine noun
- filon de fracture 2, record 10, French, filon%20de%20fracture
masculine noun
- veine de fracture 3, record 10, French, veine%20de%20fracture
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Filon qui correspond au remplissage d’une fissure. 1, record 10, French, - filon%20de%20fissure
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étant donné que la plupart des filons sont formés par le remplissage d’une fracture(faille ou diaclase), il peut sembler redondant de parler de «filon de fissure» ou de «filon de fracture». 4, record 10, French, - filon%20de%20fissure
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Minas metálicas
- Geología económica
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- veta de fisura
1, record 10, Spanish, veta%20de%20fisura
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-07-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
- Economic Geology
- Tectonics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- fault vein
1, record 11, English, fault%20vein
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral vein deposited in a fault fissure. 1, record 11, English, - fault%20vein
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
- Géologie économique
- Tectonique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- filon du type faille
1, record 11, French, filon%20du%20type%20faille
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- veine faillée 2, record 11, French, veine%20faill%C3%A9e
feminine noun
- filon faillé 3, record 11, French, filon%20faill%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les filons sont du type faille ou du type diaclase, selon qu'il y a eu ou non déplacement relatif des terrains de part et d’autre. 1, record 11, French, - filon%20du%20type%20faille
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- joint plane 1, record 12, English, joint%20plane
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- plan de séparation
1, record 12, French, plan%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- plan de diaclase 1, record 12, French, plan%20de%20diaclase
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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