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Record 1 2011-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

A small circular pit found in mud produced by escaping gas bubbles (as of methane generated during the decomposition of organic matter from the surface of a mud bar.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

Petite dépression circulaire formée dans la boue par l'échappement de gaz.

CONT

Les manuels font état de formes exceptionnelles mais très spectaculaires de la surface de couches. Ce sont les [...] «cratères d'échappement de gaz» [...]

Spanish

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