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TAFONI [1 record]

Record 1 2021-07-14

English

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

A small cave-like feature found in granular rock such as sandstone, with rounded entrances and smooth concave walls.

OBS

tafone: term generally used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • tafoni

French

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

[...] creux vaguement circulaire, à la base d'une roche calcaire ou granitique.

Spanish

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