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MARAIS ELEVE ESTUAIRE [1 record]

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Record 1 1989-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A marsh influenced by waters of varying salinity and of tidal marine origin. It is located above mean high-water levels and is inundated only at highest tides and/or storm surges. It occurs in river estuaries or in connecting bays.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Un marais soumis à l'influence d'eaux d'origine maréale à salinité variable. Le marais situé au-dessus de niveau moyen de pleine mer, n'est inondé que lors des grandes marées ou d'orages. On le rencontre dans les estuaires des cours d'eau ou dans les baies qui y sont reliées.

Spanish

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