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TURF BANKED TERRACE [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A small narrow, steplike surface formed as a result of creep, often associated with congelifluction.

OBS

terracette: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Petit ressaut découpant certains versants raides [...] en marches d'escalier.

CONT

Les terrassettes sont une forme de solifluxion, favorisée par la cryoturbation [...]

OBS

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

Spanish

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