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ACTION WAVES [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

Piers, Seawalls may be required for construction material transport operations and protection of land areas from damaging wave action.

CONT

Clinton ironstones ... form lenticular beds ... Individual beds may thicken and thin within short distances to form orebodies filling channels formed by current and wave action.

PHR

Wave action from passing boats.

Key term(s)
  • wave effect
  • action of waves

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

Jetées et digues: ouvrages requis pour le transport des matériaux de construction et/ou pour protéger les terres contre l'action des vagues.

Spanish

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