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FLAT SWAMP [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-06-15

English

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

A swamp occurring in broad areas of poorly drained lowlands. The edges of the swamp usually merge gradually into the upland, without sharp boundaries. Peat build-up is generally thin (less than 0.5 m), but may exceed 2 m.

French

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

Un marécage situé sur de vastes étendues de basses terres mal drainées. D'habitude, les lisières périphériques du marécage se fusionnent graduellement aux bas-plateaux, sans démarcations brusques. La couche de tourbe accumulée est généralement mince (de moins de 0.5 m), mais peut dépasser 2 m.

Spanish

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