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Record 1 2008-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
  • Tectonics
DEF

A volume of rock which under a specific set of conditions is able to support a tectonic force.

OBS

competent rock: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
  • Tectonique
DEF

Roche qui, au cours des plissements, se comporte comme un matériau rigide, cassant et ne présentant pas d'écoulement plastique, mais pouvant se plisser.

OBS

Ex. : les calcaires.

OBS

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

Spanish

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