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Record 1 2001-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

... floodplains are "the valley floors adjacent to and formed by alluviating rivers which are subject to overflow" ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Qui provoque un atterrissement.

OBS

atterrissement; alluvionnement : Action de déposer une partie de la charge qui s'effectue au fur et à mesure de la diminution de la compétence du cours d'eau. Ce dépôt se produit de façon sélective d'amont en aval, des éléments les plus grossiers aux plus fins.

Spanish

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