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Record 1 1986-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
DEF

The process of removal of erosional debris from sloping surfaces by natural runoff of water which is not concentrated in well-defined channels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
DEF

Érosion des surfaces en pente par l'entraînement bien réparti des matériaux lors du ruissellement de l'eau, et sans qu'il se forme de rigoles définies.

Spanish

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