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RIPPLE-MARK [1 record]

Record 1 2020-09-24

English

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

… ripple marks are sedimentary structures (i.e. bedforms of the lower flow regime) and indicate agitation by water (current or waves) or wind.

OBS

ripple mark: designation used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

Key term(s)
  • ripplemark

French

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

Marque répétée de quelques centimètres de haut laissée par les mouvements de l'air ou de l'eau à la surface d'une couche de sédiments peu liés.

OBS

ride de plage : désignation en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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

Cada una de las pequeñas ondulaciones formadas por los movimientos del agua en la arena o el barro del fondo del litoral y de los ríos [...].

OBS

Ripple-mark [es el] nombre inglés [de ondulita] universalmente aceptado.

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