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Record 1 2002-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
DEF

The washing away by storm water of a paper-thin layer of soil from the surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
OBS

érosion en griffes : Légère érosion d'un terrain nu, en pente, par les eaux de pluie, aboutissant à la formation de nombreuses rigoles. Synonyme : érosion en rigoles.

OBS

érosion en nappes : Sur un terrain en pente, ablation plus ou moins uniforme et sur une large surface, d'une mince couche de sol par les eaux de ruissellement. Synonyme : érosion en plaques.

Spanish

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