Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Catalan term or phrase:
matriu lutitico- sorrenca
English translation:
shale strata
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JordanLancaster
Mar 4, 2011 13:16
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matriu lutitico- sorrenca
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This expression appears on its own in a talbe regarding rock formations and soil samples in a geological survey document
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| 3 | shale strata |
Berni Armstrong
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shale strata
Sounds like they are talking about some kind of shale stratum.
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Note added at 4 hrs (2011-03-04 17:54:07 GMT)
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It would seem that the current term in English is "Mudrock" - See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutite
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Note added at 4 hrs (2011-03-04 17:55:50 GMT)
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Looks like this is a mix of mudstone and claystone
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Note added at 4 hrs (2011-03-04 17:54:07 GMT)
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It would seem that the current term in English is "Mudrock" - See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutite
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Note added at 4 hrs (2011-03-04 17:55:50 GMT)
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Looks like this is a mix of mudstone and claystone
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Comment: "I've loooked up the article you mention. Many thanks, Berni!"
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