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Mar 1, 2006 13:13
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distension
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∑*** La distension*** cambro-Ordovicienne
Ces phénomènes et, tout particulièrement l'importance des roches volcaniques, sont en faveur d'une distension non négligeable.
La ***distension*** cambro-ordovicienne, où l'on décèle déjà les grandes lignes des futurs bassins de la Plate-forme Saharienne, est suivie d'une transgression généralisée d'âge Arénigien-Llanvirnien.
I have seen this translated as 'distension' - but am wondering whether it should in fact be translated as 'extension' here.
Any ideas?
MTIA!!!
Sheila
Ces phénomènes et, tout particulièrement l'importance des roches volcaniques, sont en faveur d'une distension non négligeable.
La ***distension*** cambro-ordovicienne, où l'on décèle déjà les grandes lignes des futurs bassins de la Plate-forme Saharienne, est suivie d'une transgression généralisée d'âge Arénigien-Llanvirnien.
I have seen this translated as 'distension' - but am wondering whether it should in fact be translated as 'extension' here.
Any ideas?
MTIA!!!
Sheila
Proposed translations
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| 4 +3 | extension |
David Elliff
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| 3 | distension or overstretch |
Ruby Dupret (X)
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Proposed translations
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David Elliff
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extension
It's much more common to talk about "extension tectonics". "Distension" is an overly literal translation here. Try googling ordovician extension for a few examples from North Africa.
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Comment: "Many thanks for confirming my suspicion, David! Thanks to everyone for their answers and comments.
Sheila "
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distension or overstretch
I saw the text you cited on the following link, with its English version
http://www.mem-algeria.org/fr/hydrocarbures/w1_0.pdf
http://www.mem-algeria.org/fr/hydrocarbures/w1_0.pdf
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Bourth (X)
: That's what Michel & Fairbridge say too, but it's hard to find confirmation in the literature.
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