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MARAIS INFILTRATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1989-06-07

English

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

A marsh occupying spring or water discharge sites on or at the base of slopes. This marsh features saturated, quaking ground, flowages or drainage tracks, and occasional open pools where drainage is impeded.

French

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

Un marais occupant des sites de sources ou de dégorgeoirs d'eau sur les pentes ou à la base de celles-ci. Ce types de marais est caractérisé par un sol mouvant saturé d'eau, des coulées ou des couloirs de drainage, et parfois des mares ouvertes où sont retenues les eaux d'écoulement.

Spanish

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