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INCISED MEANDER [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A generic term for an old stream meander that has become deepened by rejuvenation and that is more or less closely bordered or enclosed by valley walls.

OBS

Two types are usually recognized: entrenched and ingrown meander.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

Mail il existe également des méandres encaissés qui résultent, le plus souvent, de l'enfoncement sur place d'une vallée à méandres, en fonction d'un soulèvement de la région [...].

OBS

Cas réalisé quand la vallée méandre comme la rivière, à la même échelle.

Spanish

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