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PROXIMAL ENVIRONMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
CONT

Such enhanced designs are premised upon the need to isolate the contamination associated with the sediments from the proximal environment and preclude groundwater contamination.

OBS

proximal environment: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

OBS

As opposed to "distal environment" or "far-end environment."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
CONT

Cette unité faciès est interprétée comme s'étant formée en bancs longitudinaux pendant l'activité de traction de fond avec la migration prononcée des dunes dans un environnement proximal de rivières tressées.

OBS

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

OBS

Par opposition à «environnement distal».

Spanish

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