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BACKWASH RIPPLE MARK [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

A beach ripple mark that is formed by the backwash.

OBS

A term used by Kuenen ... for a broad, flat ripple mark between narrow, shallow troughs, formed on a beach by backrush above the level of maximum wave retreat ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
DEF

Ride de plage créée par le retrait des vagues.

CONT

[...] il faut rappeler la formation de «rides inversées», souvent visibles dans les laisses de marées actuelles et dont les concavités sont tournées vers le bas.

Spanish

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