● collapse structure, collapse structures nom féminin (mots anglais) Structure d'effondrement d'un relief acquise sous l'effet du glissement et de la gravité le long de flancs de plis plus ou moins érodés.
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Structure formation — refers to a fundamental problem in physical cosmology. The universe, as is now known from observations of the cosmic microwave background radiation, began in a hot, dense, nearly uniform state approximately 13.7 Gyr ago. [cite journal |author=D.… … Wikipedia
Collapse of the World Trade Center — Coordinates: 40°42′41.12″N 74°00′44.00″W / … Wikipedia
collapse — 1. A condition of extreme prostration, similar or identical to hypovolemic shock and due to the same causes. 2. A state of profound physical depression. 3. A falling together of the walls of a structure. 4. The failure of a physiologic … Medical dictionary
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Air-supported structure — An air supported structure is any structure that derives its structural integrity from the use of internal pressurized air to inflate a pliable material (i.e. structural fabric) envelope, so that air is the main support of the structure. It is… … Wikipedia
