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TOPOGRAPHIC MATURITY [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

The second stage of the erosion cycle in the topographic development of a landscape or region characterized by numerous and closely spaced mature streams, reduction of level surfaces to slopes, large well-defined drainage systems, and the absence of swamps or lakes on the uplands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Caractère d'un relief (géomorphologie), d'un sol (pédologie), qui a atteint un degré de maturation avancé.

OBS

Le stade de maturité [...] fait suite au [stade de jeunesse]. La ligne de rivage s'est rectifiée, les sédiments se répartissent, la pente marine s'atténue, l'érosion diminue et le matériel sédimentaire est remanié et usé.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
DEF

Uno de los últimos estados del ciclo de erosión.

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