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WAVE CUT BENCH [1 record]

Record 1 2014-10-29

English

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

A narrow platform cut by the waves.

OBS

wave-cut bench: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • wave cut bench
  • wave cut rock bench

French

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

Banquette taillée par l'érosion au pied d'une falaise.

OBS

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

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
DEF

Banqueta que existe a lo largo de ciertas costas rocosas, por encima del nivel actual del mar.

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