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patterned ground [2 records]

Record 1 2011-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A ground surface exhibiting a discernibly ordered, more or less symmetrical, morphological pattern of ground and, where present, vegetation.

OBS

A group term for the more or less symmetrical forms, such as circles, polygons, nets, steps, and stripes, that are characteristic of, but not necessarily confined to, surficial material subject to intensive frost action.

OBS

The term "polygonal ground" is more specific.

OBS

patterned ground: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

[Sol] dont la surface présente des dessins réguliers : polygones, cercles, raies parallèles.

OBS

En géomorphologie périglaciaire.

OBS

sol structuré : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
OBS

Patterned ground ... includes circles, polygons, and nets, which normally occur on level or gently sloping surfaces, and steps and stripes which are found on steeper gradients. ... Small scale patterned ground in the forms of nets and stripes occurs locally on the plateau.

OBS

The French term "terrain réticulé" corresponds more specifically to the net-type patterned ground.

OBS

patterned ground: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
CONT

terrain réticulé (de réticule, «petit filet»). - En territoire pergélisolé, la surface subit annuellement les effets de l'engel et du dégel ; il en résulte des mouvements de matière meuble à l'intérieur de cellules qui, accolées, se traduisent en surface par des patrons constituant un réseau que le tri des particules met en valeur.

OBS

terrain réticulé : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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