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HARD PAN [2 records]

Record 1 2005-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

A dense, hard layer in the subsoil that obstructs penetration of roots and water.

OBS

Geologically [hardpan] may be regarded as rock in the process of formation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Couche dense et dure dans le sous-sol, proche de la surface, qui empêche la pénétration des racines et de l'eau.

CONT

Dans le sous-sol, constitution, vers 20-25 centimètres, d'une zone tassée de 3 à 5 centimètres, d'épaisseur, créant une discontinuité dans les propriétés du sol et augmentant la difficulté d'infiltration de l'eau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciencia del suelo
DEF

Estrato denso y duro del subsuelo, cercano a la superficie que impide la penetración de las raíces y el agua.

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Construction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Construction des voies de circulation
DEF

Couche de gravier agglutiné.

Spanish

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