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SAW-TOOTHED CREST [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
CONT

To the north, far beyond the line of dark-green firs that stand close to the shimmering water, and beyond the Frazer River, is a lofty range of snow-clad mountains with saw-toothed crest marked against a blue background.

OBS

saw-toothed crest: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • saw toothed crest

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Grande étendue étroite de terrain en altitude présentant des projections similaires à des dents de scie.

OBS

crête en dents de scie : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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