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English translation: main fault

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22:21 Oct 28, 2011

German to English translations [PRO]
Science - Geology

German term or phrase: Hauptverwurf

In the history of a copper mining company operation:

Im Bereich der 9. Sohle West wurde eine gut bauwürdige Vererzung westlich des V. Hauptverwurfes in stark druckhaftem Gebirge angetroffen.

Trevor Pettit KudoZ activity Questions: 167 (6 open) (5 closed without grading) Answers: 0
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English translation:main fault

Explanation:
Duden suggests that Verwurf is just an uncommon variation on Verwerfung:
http://www.duden.de/suchen/dudenonline/verwurf

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verwerfung_(Geologie)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fault_(geology)

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Note added at 19 mins (2011-10-28 22:41:08 GMT)
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Yes, double answers happen sometimes. At least we have the comfort of knowing that we both agree with each other!

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3 +5	Main fault	M00nshine
1 +6	main fault	Joshua Pepper

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peer agreement (net): +5

Main fault

Explanation:
Verwurf comes from Verwurfung meaning "fault". So main fault seems logical.

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Note added at 17 mins (2011-10-28 22:38:23 GMT)
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oops, sorry Joshua, your answer wasn't there when I posted.

Reference: http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Ma_HRIBQJmIC&pg=PA552&dq=...

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peer agreement (net): +6

main fault

Joshua Pepper
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Changes made by editors

Oct 29, 2011 - Changes made by Coqueiro:
Field	Tech/Engineering => Science
Field (specific)	Mining & Minerals / Gems => Geology

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