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ARIDIFICATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Climatology
  • Ecology (General)
  • Physical Geography (General)
DEF

The process by which a humid region becomes increasingly dry.

CONT

Aridification probably begins as a result of deforestation, increasing surface run-off, a deepening level of groundwater and a deterioration of grassland, while temperature and waterfall remain normal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Climatologie
  • Écologie (Généralités)
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
DEF

Processus par lequel la teneur en humidité du sol d'une région diminue jusqu'à l'état de sécheresse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Climatología
  • Ecología (Generalidades)
  • Geografía física (Generalidades)
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