overthrust

ˈəʊvəθrʌst
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Translation of overthrust into German,

Noun

geology

TECH.
geological fault where older rocks move over younger ones
TECH.
Überschiebung Überschiebungsfalte Überschiebungsstörung
  • The overthrust created a visible ridge in the landscape.Der Überschiebung erzeugte einen sichtbaren Grat in der Landschaft.

Verb

tr.

geology

TECH.
push one rock layer over another
TECH.
überschieben überlagern
  • The tectonic plates overthrust during the earthquake.Die tektonischen Platten überschoben sich während des Erdbebens.
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  • overthrust: geological fault where older rocks move over younger ones
    (geology) Überschiebung

Synonyms and analogies of overthrust in English

Examples of overthrust in a sentence

  • An overthrust can significantly alter the terrain.
  • Geologists observed rocks that overthrust millions of years ago.
  • The mountain range was formed by layers that overthrust.

Translations of "overthrust" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieÜberschiebungnf.

Studying the overthrust revealed much about the region's geological history.

Das Studium der Überschiebung enthüllte viel über die geologische Geschichte der Region.

The overthrust might have contributed to the creation of nearby mountain ranges.

Die Überschiebung könnte zur Entstehung der nahegelegenen Gebirgszüge beigetragen haben.

dieHauptüberschiebungnf.

Unique in the world: The visibility of the transfer from old to young rock layers, the Glarus Overthrust.

Weltweit einzigartig: Die Sichtbarkeit der Überschiebung von alten auf junge Gesteinsschichten, die Glarner Hauptüberschiebung.

The Glarus overthrust, particularly attractive to discover around the Martin's Hole, forms the heart of the 300 Falera

Die "Glarner Hauptüberschiebung" - besonders schön zu entdecken in der Lochsite - bildet das Herz des 300 Quadratkilometer Flims Laax Falera

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  • überschieben

overthrust: Examples and translations in context

Data indicates that regions with high seismic activity frequently experience overthrust.

Daten zeigen, dass Regionen mit hoher seismischer Aktivität häufig Überschiebungen erleben.

An overthrust often results from intense geological pressure over millions of years.

Eine Überschiebung ist oft das Ergebnis intensiven geologischen Drucks über Millionen von Jahren.

The excavation site showed signs of an ancient overthrust in the cliffside.

Die Ausgrabungsstätte zeigte Anzeichen einer alten Überschiebung in der Klippe.

An overthrust can indicate significant geological activity in a region.

Eine Überschiebung kann auf bedeutende geologische Aktivitäten in einer Region hinweisen.

In geology class, we learned about the mechanics behind the overthrust.

Im Geologieunterricht lernten wir über die Mechanismen hinter der Überschiebung.

An ancient overthrust can serve as a natural clue for future explorers.

Eine alte Überschiebung kann als natürlicher Hinweis für zukünftige Entdecker dienen.

When analyzing the canyon, they noted an impressive overthrust at its base.

Bei der Analyse des Canyons bemerkten sie eine beeindruckende Überschiebung an dessen Basis.

Researchers found the overthrust interesting for understanding tectonic plate movements.

Forscher fanden die Überschiebung interessant, um die Bewegungen der tektonischen Platten zu verstehen.

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