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river valley [1 record]

Record 1 2009-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Physical Geography (General)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
DEF

A valley formed primarily by the erosive activities of a river.

CONT

Flowing first through upland valley, then through stream-cut valley, end finally onto mature floodplain ..., the Charley empties into the Yukon only 700 feet above sea level.

OBS

stream-cut valley: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
DEF

Vallée formée surtout par l'action érosive d'un cours d'eau.

OBS

vallée fluviatile : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
  • Geografía física (Generalidades)
  • Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
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