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UNDERTOW [2 records]

Record 1 2002-09-04

English

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

The seaward return of water running down the foreshore of a beach following an uprush of waves.

French

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

Mouvement de redescente des eaux marines apportées par le jet-de-rive sur l'estran.

CONT

Après avoir déferlé, la lame d'eau revient en arrière, et constitue le flot de retour.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
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Record 2 1977-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
OBS

The seaward, return flow near the bottom of a sloping beach of water that was carried onto the shore by waves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
OBS

La houle arrivant à la côte peut être comparée à un courant qui appelle nécessairement un contre-courant de profondeur dit "flot de fond".

Spanish

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