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STILLING POND [1 record]

Record 1 2004-10-20

English

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

In torrent training, a deep depression constructed in a stream bed on the outwash fan, essentially for intercepting detritus.

OBS

stilling pond: term used in the Commonwealth.

French

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

Bassin aménagé dans le lit d'un torrent ou sur le cône de déjection, pour y rassembler les matériaux erratiques.

OBS

Lorsqu'il s'agit de traiter les eaux en vue de leur consommation plutôt que de traiter les cours d'eau, on emploie l'expression bassin de décantation.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
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