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mine wash [1 record]

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Record 1 1980-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
OBS

Water-deposited accumulations of sandy, silty, or clayey material recently eroded in mining operations. It may clog streams and channels, and damage land on which it is deposited. A miscellaneous land type.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
OBS

Accumulation de matériaux sableux, limoneux ou argileux récemment érodés au cours d'opérations minières puis déposés par l'eau. Cette boue peut obstruer les ruisseaux et les canaux et dégrader les terres sur lesquelles elle s'accumule. Type de terrains divers.

Spanish

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