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RAPID EARTHFLOW [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
CONT

... on June 20, 1993, a rapid earthflow consumed 17 hectares of farmland adjacent to the former town site.

OBS

rapid earth flow: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des sols
CONT

[...] le 20 juin 1993, une coulée de terre rapide a emporté 17 hectares d'une terre agricole jouxtant le site de l'ancienne ville.

OBS

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

Spanish

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