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RILLING [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
DEF

The formation of numerous, closely spaced rills due to the uneven removal of surface soil by streamlets of running water.

OBS

It [rill erosion] occurs mainly on recently cultivated soils.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
DEF

Formation de nombreux petits sillons de quelques centimètres de profondeur

OBS

Cette forme d'érosion se rencontre surtout sur les sols cultivés depuis peu.

Spanish

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

Erosión provocada por aguas de curso lento que producen surcos pequeños y numerosos.

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