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current ripple mark [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-04-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

An asymmetric ripple mark formed by currents of air or water moving fairly constantly in the same direction over a sandy surface, with a sharp or rounded crest between rounded troughs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Ride de plage asymétrique formée par les courants qui coulent plus ou moins constamment dans la même direction sur un fond sableux comme de petites dunes.

CONT

Les rides de courant [...] sont dissymétriques, la pente la plus douce étant tournée vers l'amont. La crête est adoucie.

Spanish

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