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LATE PHASE FOLDING [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tectonics
CONT

The late orogenic granitoids ... originate in the orogenic areas, but during a late stage of folding (orogenic stage), when intense fault-block movements occur and folded mountain systems are formed.

OBS

late folding phase: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • late folding stage
  • late phase of folding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tectonique
CONT

Les granitoïdes tardifs ont [...] leur origine dans les régions orogéniques, mais durant une phase tardive de plissement (phase orogénique tardive), lors de mouvements intenses de blocs failles et quand les systèmes montagneux plissés sont formés.

OBS

phase tardive de plissement : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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