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EPIZONE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- epizone
1, record 1, English, epizone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The zone of metamorphism characterized by moderate temperature, low hydrostatic pressure, and powerful stress. 2, record 1, English, - epizone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épizone
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pizone
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone géologique de faible métamorphisme avec des températures peu élevées et des pressions faibles. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pizone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans l'épizone les mesures sont homogènes et l'isograde tracé est peu différent de celui que l'on obtient par l'analyse des paragenèses. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pizone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- epizona
1, record 1, Spanish, epizona
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- P-T field
1, record 2, English, P%2DT%20field
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pressure-temperature field 2, record 2, English, pressure%2Dtemperature%20field
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Temperature and pressure are important factors in determining the new minerals that form in a metamorphic rock. Different minerals form under different prssure and temperature conditions. As pressures and temperatures change, a mineral reaches the edge of its stability field and breaks down to form new minerals that are stable in the new pressure-temperature field. Higher-temperature minerals tend to be less dense than lower-temperature minerals. The higher temperatures also speed up the chemical reactions that take place during metamorphism. 2, record 2, English, - P%2DT%20field
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
P-T field: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 3, record 2, English, - P%2DT%20field
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- domaine pression-température
1, record 2, French, domaine%20pression%2Dtemp%C3%A9rature
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le métamorphisme est [...] lié à des variations de température/pression [...] il se produit à l'état solide et il se manifeste par une recristallisation de tous types de roches préexistantes. Le métamorphisme [est donc] la transformation de roches préexistantes sous l'effet de l'augmentation de la température, amplifiée ou non par une augmentation de pression. [...] Trois grand domaines pression-température [...] peuvent être individualisés, de l'intensité la plus faible à l'intensité la plus forte du métamorphisme :épizone, mésozone, catazone. 2, record 2, French, - domaine%20pression%2Dtemp%C3%A9rature
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
domaine pression-température : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 2, French, - domaine%20pression%2Dtemp%C3%A9rature
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-09-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mesozonal
1, record 3, English, mesozonal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Said of a] structural environment of intermediate level within the crust ... characterized by low to medium grade metamorphic rocks and generally dominated by compressive tectonic regimes. 2, record 3, English, - mesozonal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Porphyry deposits occur in close association with epizonal and mesozonal, felsic to intermediate intrusions. 3, record 3, English, - mesozonal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mésozonal
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9sozonal
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
S’applique à la zone crustale terrestre intermédiaire, entre la catazone et l'épizone. 2, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9sozonal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gîtes porphyriques sont étroitement associés à des intrusions épizonales et mésozonales de composition felsique à intermédiaire. 3, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9sozonal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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