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STRATIFICATION OBLIQUE PLANE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

A crossbedding in which the lower bounding surface has a planar surface of erosion.

CONT

Planar cross-bedding.- Laminations and bedding [are] strongly inclined (10°-35°) to the principal surface of sedimentation following correction for structural dip.

OBS

planar cross-bedding: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • planar cross stratification

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

Stratification oblique caractérisée par des couches frontales planes.

OBS

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

Spanish

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