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Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Speleology
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

[In a cave,] an underground chamber or series of chambers of indefinite extent carved out by rock springs in limestone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Spéléologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Cavité souterraine, longue et profonde, divisée souvent en plusieurs branches et en plusieurs étages selon les lits de stratification et les diaclases des masses calcaires.

OBS

En anglais, il existe une distinction entre les termes «cave» et «cavern». Le terme «cave» désigne un espace souterrain avec une ouverture à la surface, tandis que le terme «cavern» désigne un espace souterrain sans ouverture.

Spanish

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