Transtension

Translation of "transtension" into Russian

Noun

/trænˈstɛnʃən/

transtension

transtensions pl

транстензия

The geological study focused on the transtension occurring in the region.

Геологическое исследование было сосредоточено на транстензии, происходящей в регионе.

Noun

/trænˈstɛnʃən/

A tectonic deformation regime in which a rock mass undergoes simultaneous strike-slip shearing and horizontal extension.

Oblique movement along the fault zone produced transtension, creating a pull-apart basin.