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terminal basin marsh [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-11-14

English

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

A marsh occurring in a topographically low catch basin situated at the terminal end of internal drainage systems receiving a variable water supply from surface runoff, channel wetlands, streams, or groundwater.

OBS

The marsh has no overflow or drainage outlets and most water lost is due to evaporation.

French

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

Marais situé dans un bassin versant à relief peu accidenté, à l'extrémité du réseau hydrographique interne, variablement alimenté par le ruissellement superficiel, les terres humides de chenal, les cours d'eau, ou les eaux souterraines.

OBS

Le marais ne compte aucun dégorgeoir ou issue d'écoulement et les pertes en eau sont causées principalement par l'évaporation.

Spanish

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