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INTERMITTENT LAKE [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

Some lakes can disappear seasonally. These are called intermittent lakes and are typically found in karstic terrain. A prime example of an intermittent lake is Lake Cerknica in Slovenia.

OBS

intermittent: Alternately containing and empty of water.

OBS

intermittent lake: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Lac ne contenant de l'eau qu'une partie du temps et sec durant le reste.

CONT

Le lac de Cerknica, un lac intermittent, est plus grand que le lac de Bohinj pendant les hautes eaux, mais il disparaît entièrement en période de sécheresse.

OBS

lac intermittent : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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