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Record 1 1977-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Speleology
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Chemical Engineering
OBS

"Petrifying" springs which coat objects left in them with tufa are well known at Matlock in the Derwent valley in Derbyshire.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Spéléologie
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Génie chimique
OBS

Lorsqu'on dépose des objets dans l'eau de ces sources, ils se recouvrent rapidement d'une croûte calcaire. On les appelle alors "fontaines pétrifiantes" (...)

Spanish

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