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cordon littoral en V [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-03-26

English

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

A crescent-shaped bar that connects to the shore at each end.

CONT

Mississagi Delta is a classic example of a birdsfoot delta. The sediments have accumulated at the river mouth in the shape of fingers or a bird's foot. Cuspate and offshore bars, storm beaches, spits and a boulder tombolo are also found in the nature reserve.

French

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

Mississagi est un exemple classique de delta digité. Les sédiments se sont accumulés à l'embouchure de la rivière sous forme de pattes d'oie. Un cordon littoral en V et des barres au large, des crêtes de tempête, des langues de sable et un tombolo rocheux caractérisent aussi la réserve naturelle.

Spanish

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