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CHANNEL FILL [2 records]

Record 1 2011-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

The cast of a channel that is generally sand-filled and cut in shale.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

Contre-empreinte d'un chenal en général rempli de sable ou d'argile et recoupant un schiste.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Geology
DEF

Accumulations of sand and detritus in a stream channel where the transporting capacity of the water is insufficient to remove the material as rapidly as it is delivered.

OBS

channel fill: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géologie
DEF

Accumulation de matériaux détritiques dans un chenal de distributaire abandonné.

CONT

Les dépôts de cette formation seraient caractéristiques d'un milieu marin peu profond proche du rivage, avec remplissage de chenaux, dans lequel les apports biodétritiques sont importants (bonne conservation et richesse en microfossiles).

OBS

remblaiement de chenal; remblayage de chenal : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Key term(s)
  • remblayage de chenaux

Spanish

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