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STRETCH FAULT [1 record]

Record 1 1978-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
OBS

A little-used term for a reverse fault formed by shear in the middle limb of an overturned fold. It is actually caused by compression.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
OBS

(...) chevauchements dérivant de plis [et qui résultent] de l'étirement, puis du laminage du flanc renversé (...)

Spanish

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