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Record 1 1977-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Geology
OBS

A contour ridge built of soil moved from its uphill side, which serves to divert surface water from a field.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Géologie
OBS

Les terrasses en canaux appelées parfois terrasses américaines se construisent en creusant des canaux larges et évasés, de distance en distance, ayant un certain angle, avec la direction de la pente, pour permettre un écoulement moins rapide de l'eau vers les issues de chaînage.

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