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Record 1 1978-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Geology
OBS

A German term for erosion caused by flowing water under pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Géologie
OBS

Creusement effectué dans une masse calcaire par un cours d'eau coulant en conduite forcée, transportant des sables, des graviers et des galets avec lesquels il use la roche; la galerie ainsi forée à une section circulaire ou elliptique.

Spanish

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