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Record 1 1989-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Peat and Peat Bogs
DEF

A large (usually more than 500 m in diameter) bog with a convex surface, rising several meters above the surrounding terrain. The centre is usually draining in all directions. ... Peat development is usually in excess of 3 m.

OBS

Small crescentic pools often form around the highest point. If the highest point is the centre the pool forms a concentric pattern, or eccentric if the pattern is off-centre.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tourbières
DEF

Une vaste [tourbière oligotrophe] (habituellement de plus de 500 m de diamètre) à surface convexe, dominant de plusieurs mètres les terres avoisinantes. D'habitude il y a écoulement du centre dans toutes les directions. ... La tourbe a habituellement plus de 3 m d'épaisseur.

Spanish

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