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TROUGH CROSSBEDDING [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

Cross-bedding in which the lower surfaces are curved erosional contacts which result from scour and subsequent deposition.

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • crescent-type cross-bedding
  • crescent-type crossbedding
  • crescent-type cross bedding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
OBS

stratification oblique en auge; stratification croisée en auge : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

PHR

Grès à litage oblique en auge.

Spanish

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