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DELTA PROGLACIAIRE [1 record]

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Record 1 2009-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A relict (inactive) delta composed of glaciofluvial sediments formed where a sediment laden outwash river emptied into an open lake, commonly a proglacial lake.

OBS

outwash delta; sandur delta: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

OBS

sandur: Icelandic term signifying "sand" but generally adopted for outwash plain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
OBS

delta proglaciaire; delta de sandur : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Key term(s)
  • delta de sandre

Spanish

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