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HYDROTHERMAL PROCESSES [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geothermal Energy
- Energy (Physics)
- Geophysics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- geothermal energy
1, record 1, English, geothermal%20energy
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energy obtained, in the form of heat, from the depths of the earth. 2, record 1, English, - geothermal%20energy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Geothermal energy [means] heat generated by natural processes within the earth. Chief energy resources are hot dry rock, magma(molten rock), hydrothermal(water/steam from geysers and fissures and geopressure(water saturated with methane under tremendous pressure at great depths). 3, record 1, English, - geothermal%20energy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This heat may sometimes be harnessed, through the medium of hot water and steam, for heating and other purposes. 2, record 1, English, - geothermal%20energy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Today geothermal energy is basically used to supply heat energy, generate electric energy and for balneological and recreational purposes. 4, record 1, English, - geothermal%20energy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
geothermal energy: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 5, record 1, English, - geothermal%20energy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Énergie géothermique
- Énergie (Physique)
- Géophysique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- énergie géothermique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9nergie%20g%C3%A9othermique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- houille rouge 2, record 1, French, houille%20rouge
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énergie obtenue [...] de la chaleur des couches profondes de la terre. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'énergie géothermique est constituée par les eaux chaudes ou la vapeur des nappes souterraines à grande profondeur ou par celle des geysers; elle est surtout utilisable dans les régions volcaniques, à relief tourmenté, où l'eau très chaude peut être exploitée à profondeur réduite. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
énergie géothermique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20g%C3%A9othermique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía geotérmica
- Energía (Física)
- Geofísica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- energía geotérmica
1, record 1, Spanish, energ%C3%ADa%20geot%C3%A9rmica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energía procedente de la utilización del calor existente en el interior de la Tierra. 2, record 1, Spanish, - energ%C3%ADa%20geot%C3%A9rmica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-11-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Springs - Uses
- Geochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- redeposited
1, record 2, English, redeposited
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- resedimented 1, record 2, English, resedimented
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The metals from the sediments were remobilized and redeposited by hydrothermal processes to form fracture fillings, stockworks, and disseminations in the host rocks. 1, record 2, English, - redeposited
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Thermalisme
- Géochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- redéposé
1, record 2, French, red%C3%A9pos%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- resédimenté 1, record 2, French, res%C3%A9diment%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les métaux contenus dans les roches sédimentaires on été remobilisés et redéposés par des processus hydrothermaux, pour former des matériaux de remplissage de fractures, des stockwerks et des disséminations dans les roches hôtes. 1, record 2, French, - red%C3%A9pos%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Iron and Manganese Mining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stratafer lithofacies
1, record 3, English, stratafer%20lithofacies
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- stratafer group 1, record 3, English, stratafer%20group
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lithological facies formed by chemical, biogenic, and hydrothermal effusive or exhalative processes commonly composed of banded chert and quartz interbedded with oxide, sulphide, carbonate, and silicate minerals containing ferrous, nonferrous, and/or precious metals. 1, record 3, English, - stratafer%20lithofacies
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most of the high grade manganese deposits throughout the world have developed by enrichment of manganese-bearing lithofacies associated directly with iron-formation or stratafer lithofacies. 1, record 3, English, - stratafer%20lithofacies
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mines de fer et de manganèse
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lithofaciès de stratafer
1, record 3, French, lithofaci%C3%A8s%20de%20stratafer
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- groupe des stratafers 1, record 3, French, groupe%20des%20stratafers
correct, masculine noun
- stratafers 1, record 3, French, stratafers
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faciès lithologique formé par des processus chimiques, biogènes et hydrothermaux effusifs ou exhalatifs, principalement composé de chert et de quartz rubanés interstratifiés de minéraux oxydés, sulfurés, carbonatés et silicatés contenant des métaux ferreux, non ferreux ou précieux. 1, record 3, French, - lithofaci%C3%A8s%20de%20stratafer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des gisements de manganèse à forte teneur dans le monde se sont formés par enrichissement de lithofaciès manganésifères associés directement à une formation de fer ou à un lithofaciès de stratafer. 1, record 3, French, - lithofaci%C3%A8s%20de%20stratafer
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hydrothermal effusive process
1, record 4, English, hydrothermal%20effusive%20process
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hydrothermal-effusive process 1, record 4, English, hydrothermal%2Deffusive%20process
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
stratafer group : Lithological facies formed by chemical, biogenic, and hydrothermal effusive of exhalative processes, commonly composed of banded chert and quartz interbedded with oxide, sulphide, carbonate, and silicate minerals containing ferrous, nonferrous, and/or precious metals. 1, record 4, English, - hydrothermal%20effusive%20process
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Thermalisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- processus hydrothermal effusif
1, record 4, French, processus%20hydrothermal%20effusif
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- processus hydrothermal-effusif 1, record 4, French, processus%20hydrothermal%2Deffusif
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
groupe des stratafers : Faciès lithologique formé par des processus chimiques, biogènes et hydrothermaux effusifs ou exhalatifs, principalement composé de chert et de quartz rubanés interstratifiés de minéraux oxydés, sulfurés, carbonatés et silicatés contenant des métaux ferreux, non ferreux ou précieux. 1, record 4, French, - processus%20hydrothermal%20effusif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-06-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hydrothermal field
1, record 5, English, hydrothermal%20field
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When plans are being drawn up for exploiting a hydrothermal field, it is very useful to have at least a rough idea of the total amount of exploitable energy available ... 2, record 5, English, - hydrothermal%20field
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydrothermal : Adjective applied to hot aqueous liquid or vapor, to the processes in which they are involved and to the rocks, or deposits, and alteration products produced by them. 3, record 5, English, - hydrothermal%20field
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Thermalisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- champ hydrothermal
1, record 5, French, champ%20hydrothermal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- champ hydrothermique 2, record 5, French, champ%20hydrothermique
masculine noun, rare
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le dépôt de manganèse lié à des champs hydrothermaux actifs a été observé dans des secteurs éloignés des cheminées hydrothermales, le long des marges externes des bassins sédimentaires [...] 1, record 5, French, - champ%20hydrothermal
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsque l'on dresse les plans d'exploitation d'un champ hydrothermique, il est très utile d'avoir au moins une idée générale de la quantité totale d'énergie exploitable disponible [...] 3, record 5, French, - champ%20hydrothermal
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-06-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hydrothermal exhalative process
1, record 6, English, hydrothermal%20exhalative%20process
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hydrothermal-exhalative process 1, record 6, English, hydrothermal%2Dexhalative%20process
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
stratafer group : Lithological facies formed by chemical, biogenic, and hydrothermal effusive of exhalative processes, commonly composed of banded chert and quartz interbedded with oxide, sulphide, carbonate, and silicate minerals containing ferrous, nonferrous, and/or precious metals. 1, record 6, English, - hydrothermal%20exhalative%20process
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Thermalisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- processus hydrothermal exhalatif
1, record 6, French, processus%20hydrothermal%20exhalatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
groupe des stratafers : Faciès lithologique formé par des processus chimiques, biogènes et hydrothermaux effusifs ou exhalatifs, principalement composé de chert et de quartz rubanés interstratifiés de minéraux oxydés, sulfurés, carbonatés et silicatés contenant des métaux ferreux, non ferreux ou précieux. 1, record 6, French, - processus%20hydrothermal%20exhalatif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-06-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hydrogenous
1, record 7, English, hydrogenous
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hydrogenic 2, record 7, English, hydrogenic
correct
- hydrogenetic 2, record 7, English, hydrogenetic
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The occurrence... of several discrete horizons of sulphide-rich BIF interbedded with sulphide-and oxide-poor silicate BIF and clastic sediment over a stratigraphic interval of less than 15 metres suggests a complex interplay among hydrothermal, hydrogenous and clastic processes. 3, record 7, English, - hydrogenous
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hydrogénétique
1, record 7, French, hydrog%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- hydrogénique 2, record 7, French, hydrog%C3%A9nique
correct
- formé par l'eau 3, record 7, French, form%C3%A9%20par%20l%27eau
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relatif à une hypothèse selon laquelle les nodules sont formés par précipitation du fer et du manganèse à partir de l'eau de mer. 4, record 7, French, - hydrog%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Origine marine ou hydrogénétique : [...] Il y a précipitation du Fe et du Mn à partir de l'eau de mer dans un environnement oxydé. La précipitation est catalysée soit par effet de surface, soit par des organismes bactériens [...]. 4, record 7, French, - hydrog%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] les roches ferrugineuses semblent avoir été formées dans des bassins sédimentaires montrant l'influence dominante de processus hydrogéniques [...] 2, record 7, French, - hydrog%C3%A9n%C3%A9tique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Mining Engineering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- microseismic monitoring
1, record 8, English, microseismic%20monitoring
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a proven technology for acquiring empirical data on the dimensions of created fracture systems. 2, record 8, English, - microseismic%20monitoring
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The production of hydrocarbon reservoirs, the exploitation of hydrothermal fields and mining activity in general are associated with microseismicity. Changes of the local stress fields and pore pressure can initiate sudden movements along existing faults or can generate new fractures which in turn result in the emission of seismic energy. Monitoring and analyses of microseismic events have the potential to delineate the internal structure of the subsurface, to obtain information on the present stress conditions and to image dynamic processes like subsidence and fluid flow. 3, record 8, English, - microseismic%20monitoring
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Génie minier
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- surveillance des microséismes
1, record 8, French, surveillance%20des%20micros%C3%A9ismes
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-12-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- primary mineral
1, record 9, English, primary%20mineral
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- original mineral 2, record 9, English, original%20mineral
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral formed at the same time as the rock enclosing it, by igneous, hydrothermal, or pneumatolytic processes, and that retains its original composition and form. 3, record 9, English, - primary%20mineral
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... biotite in a granite is a primary mineral. 4, record 9, English, - primary%20mineral
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As opposed to "secondary mineral". 5, record 9, English, - primary%20mineral
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Primary and hypogene are generally considered synonymous, but hypogene, as the word implies, indicates formation by ascending solutions. All hypogene minerals are necessarily primary, but all primary ore minerals are not hypogene ... 6, record 9, English, - primary%20mineral
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- minéral primaire
1, record 9, French, min%C3%A9ral%20primaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- minéral originel 2, record 9, French, min%C3%A9ral%20originel
correct, masculine noun
- minéral primitif 3, record 9, French, min%C3%A9ral%20primitif
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral qui n'a pas été altéré chimiquement depuis le dépôt et la cristallisation de la lave en fusion. 4, record 9, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20primaire
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue généralement les minéraux primaires des minéraux secondaires. 5, record 9, French, - min%C3%A9ral%20primaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-11-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Magnetic and Electromagnetic Prospecting
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Geochemistry
- Petrography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ubiquitous
1, record 10, English, ubiquitous
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most skarn deposits... form as a result of magmatic hydrothermal processes, as inferred from their ubiquitous association with intrusive rocks. 1, record 10, English, - ubiquitous
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The almost ubiquitous association of copper sulphides with magnetite yields strong magnetic anomalies. 1, record 10, English, - ubiquitous
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Prospection magnétique et électromagnétique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Géochimie
- Pétrographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ubiquiste
1, record 10, French, ubiquiste
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- systématique 1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A9matique
correct
- omniprésent 1, record 10, French, omnipr%C3%A9sent
correct
- généralisé 1, record 10, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9
correct
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des skarns minéralisés [...] sont le résultat de processus hydrothermaux-magmatiques, comme on peut le déduire de leur association systématique à des roches intrusives. 1, record 10, French, - ubiquiste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'association presque ubiquiste des sulfures de cuivre avec la magnétite se traduit par de fortes anomalies magnétiques. 1, record 10, French, - ubiquiste
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] la pyrrhotite est omniprésente dans les faciès sulfurés de formation de fer cherteuse [...] 1, record 10, French, - ubiquiste
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-10-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Methods
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- negative correlation
1, record 11, English, negative%20correlation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- inverse correlation 2, record 11, English, inverse%20correlation
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A correlation in which an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other variable. 2, record 11, English, - negative%20correlation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A negative correlation between homogenization temperature and salinity in quartz was interpreted... to indicate the mixing of higher temperature, lower salinity, hydrothermal fluids with either lower temperature high salinity brines of a seafloor brine pool or shallow pore fluids formed by contemporaneous evaporitic processes. 3, record 11, English, - negative%20correlation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the case of a negative correlation the coefficient of correlation has minus values, ranging from 0 to -1. 2, record 11, English, - negative%20correlation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes statistiques
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- corrélation négative
1, record 11, French, corr%C3%A9lation%20n%C3%A9gative
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- corrélation inverse 2, record 11, French, corr%C3%A9lation%20inverse
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étudiant deux phénomènes, on peut trouver : [...] que ces phénomènes sont en dépendance plus ou moins ferme (ou plus ou moins lâche) l'un par rapport à l'autre. On dit alors qu'ils sont en corrélation. [...] Si les variations des deux phénomènes se produisent dans le même sens, on dit que la corrélation est directe ou positive. Si les variations sont de sens contraire, on dit que la corrélation est inverse ou négative. 2, record 11, French, - corr%C3%A9lation%20n%C3%A9gative
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une corrélation négative entre la température d'homogénéisation et la salinité des fluides dans les inclusions contenues dans le quartz indiquerait [...] le mélange de fluides hydrothermaux de température plus élevée et de salinité plus faible avec soit des saumures de plus forte salinité et de plus basse température d'un bassin de saumures de fond océanique ou bien des fluides interstitiels peu profonds formés par des processus évaporitiques. 3, record 11, French, - corr%C3%A9lation%20n%C3%A9gative
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-02-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Springs - Uses
- Geochemistry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- remobilized
1, record 12, English, remobilized
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The metals from the sediments were remobilized and redeposited by hydrothermal processes to form fracture fillings, stockworks, and disseminations in the host rocks. 1, record 12, English, - remobilized
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Thermalisme
- Géochimie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- remobilisé
1, record 12, French, remobilis%C3%A9
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les métaux contenus dans les roches sédimentaires on été remobilisés et redéposés par des processus hydrothermaux, pour former des matériaux de remplissage de fractures, des stockwerks et des disséminations dans les roches hôtes. 1, record 12, French, - remobilis%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-02-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- hydrothermal process
1, record 13, English, hydrothermal%20process
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The arsenide uranium vein deposits... were formed by hydrothermal processes, in which the ore constituents were mobilized from formational brines and redeposited in open fractures and cavities. 1, record 13, English, - hydrothermal%20process
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Thermalisme
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- processus hydrothermal
1, record 13, French, processus%20hydrothermal
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les gîtes filoniens d'uranium à arséniures [...] sont le produit de processus hydrothermaux durant lesquels les constituants métallifères ont été entraînés dans des saumures de formation et se sont redéposés dans des fractures ouvertes et des cavités. 1, record 13, French, - processus%20hydrothermal
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-11-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Geochemistry
- Petrography
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- alteration
1, record 14, English, alteration
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any change in the composition of a rock or mineral brought about by physical or chemical means, including weathering and hydrothermal processes. 2, record 14, English, - alteration
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These [associated magmatic] minerals are subject to alteration and serpentine, tremolite, chlorite, magnetite, talc, and carbonate are common secondary minerals. 3, record 14, English, - alteration
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also the more specific term "weathering." 4, record 14, English, - alteration
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Géochimie
- Pétrographie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- altération
1, record 14, French, alt%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modification des propriétés physico-chimiques des minéraux, et par conséquent des roches, par les agents atmosphériques, par les eaux souterraines et les eaux thermales (altération hydrothermale). 2, record 14, French, - alt%C3%A9ration
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nature du climat joue un rôle déterminant sur l'altération. [...] Presque tous les minerais [...] se modifient sous l'action de processus d'altération. Mais ce sont les sulfures métalliques qui subissent les modifications les plus intenses. 3, record 14, French, - alt%C3%A9ration
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'altération joue un rôle déterminant dans la concentration des minerais. Au-dessus de la nappe phréatique, l'air contenu dans les pores des roches oxyde le cuivre et permet son lessivage. Lorsque ce cuivre atteint la nappe phréatique, où le milieu devient réducteur, il précipite. Cet enrichissement «secondaire» rend les gisements de cuivre exploitables. 4, record 14, French, - alt%C3%A9ration
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Ces phases magmatiques sont sujettes à l'altération ce qui donnera des minéraux secondaires dont la serpentine, la trémolite, la chlorite, la magnétite, le talc et les carbonates sont les plus courants. 5, record 14, French, - alt%C3%A9ration
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Altération de gîtes. 3, record 14, French, - alt%C3%A9ration
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Geoquímica
- Petrografía
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- alteración
1, record 14, Spanish, alteraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso químico de erosión consistente en la transformación de uno o de varios componentes de una roca cuyas propiedades químicas y mecánicas quedan así modificadas. 2, record 14, Spanish, - alteraci%C3%B3n
Record 15 - internal organization data 1997-01-23
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Mineralogy
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- hydrothermal processes
1, record 15, English, hydrothermal%20processes
correct, plural
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Those processes associated with igneous activity that involve heated or superheated water, esp. alteration, space filling, and replacement. 2, record 15, English, - hydrothermal%20processes
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The existence of tin metallogenic provinces suggests that parts of the upper mantle were... relatively richer in tin, and that this tin has been progressively added to the crust where it has been recycled and further concentrated by magmatic and hydrothermal processes. 3, record 15, English, - hydrothermal%20processes
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Minéralogie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- hydrothermalisme
1, record 15, French, hydrothermalisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des phénomènes géologiques relatifs à la production et à la circulation des eaux minérales chaudes. 2, record 15, French, - hydrothermalisme
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principal phénomène minéralisateur lié au volcanisme est l'hydrothermalisme. 3, record 15, French, - hydrothermalisme
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Mineralogía
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidrotermalismo
1, record 15, Spanish, hidrotermalismo
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1991-05-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Metals Mining
- Economic Geology
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- exhalative process
1, record 16, English, exhalative%20process
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two principal genetic models have been considered for the origin of iron-formations and the associated hydrolithic stratafer sediments. One emphasizes volcanogenic and hydrothermal effusive or exhalative processes and the other hydrogenous-sedimentary processes with derivation of the iron, silica and other constituents by deep weathering of a landmass. 2, record 16, English, - exhalative%20process
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Mines métalliques
- Géologie économique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- processus exhalatif
1, record 16, French, processus%20exhalatif
proposal, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par analogie avec "gîte exhalatif" (voir fiche). 1, record 16, French, - processus%20exhalatif
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1987-12-01
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Experimental Investigation of Hydrothermal Processes : Application to Ore Deposit Genesis
1, record 17, English, Experimental%20Investigation%20of%20Hydrothermal%20Processes%20%3A%20Application%20to%20Ore%20Deposit%20Genesis
Canada
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- La recherche expérimentale sur les processus hydrothermaux : application aux gisements métallifères
1, record 17, French, La%20recherche%20exp%C3%A9rimentale%20sur%20les%20processus%20hydrothermaux%20%3A%20application%20aux%20gisements%20m%C3%A9tallif%C3%A8res
Canada
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conférence organisée par l'Institut de recherche en exploration minérale de Montréal. 1, record 17, French, - La%20recherche%20exp%C3%A9rimentale%20sur%20les%20processus%20hydrothermaux%20%3A%20application%20aux%20gisements%20m%C3%A9tallif%C3%A8res
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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