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DETRITAL FAN [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-03

English

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

A fan-shaped deposit with its apex pointing upstream and formed by a stream at a point where it abruptly leaves a narrow valley or ravine and enters a larger valley or open plain.

OBS

alluvial fan: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

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

Dépôt en forme d'éventail de matériaux apportés par l'eau à l'endroit où un cours d'eau de montagne débouche dans une plaine.

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Acumulación de materiales detríticos en forma de abanico o segmento de cono, depositada por una corriente fluvial o torrencial.

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