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Record 1 2009-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Geology
DEF

In a karst region mainly, a surface stream that disappears completely underground such as through a ponor (or swallow-hole) and enters an underground course.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Géologie
DEF

Lieu et phénomène de disparition totale ou partielle d'un cours d'eau de surface permanent ou temporaire dans le sous-sol, en domaine karstique notamment, par infiltration ou engouffrement.

Spanish

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