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break of slope [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

A marked or abrupt change or inflection in a slope or profile.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

Changement brusque du profil d'un versant.

OBS

Les causes peuvent en être très variables : changement de dureté des roches, type d'érosion particulier [...], emboîtement de reliefs, etc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geografía matemática
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