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CROSS RIPPLE [3 records]

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Record 1 2015-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
DEF

A ripple mark resulting from the interference of at least two sets of ripples, one set forming after the completion of, or simultaneously with, the other ...

OBS

dimpled current mark : An obsolete synonym of "cross ripple mark. "

Key term(s)
  • cross-ripple mark

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
Key term(s)
  • ride interférente

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
DEF

Ripple resultante de la interferencia de dos corrientes que se cruzan formando ángulo recto.

CONT

En la superficie de las capas, aparte de la morfología de los ripples, ya de corriente, ya de oscilación e interferencia, pueden verse pequeñas señales de erosión, huellas de animales terrestres (por ejemplo, pisadas de aves), impactos de gotas de lluvia, burbujas producidas por la emanación de gases, grietas de desecación, etc.

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Record 2 2008-08-08

English

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

The deposits in these estuaries present a wide variety of structures. Cross bedding channel sands, ripple lamination, reactivation surfaces, herringbone, flaser, wavy, and lenticular bedding... often entail criteria to diagnose... the dynamics of sedimentary transport.

OBS

reactivation surface: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

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

Les surfaces de réactivation sont produites par l'action du courant subordonné suite à l'érosion de la partie avale de la mégaride, qui s'est formée lors du courant dominant.

CONT

On observe souvent une surface de réactivation qui entame les lamines obliques antérieures (cette surface est produite au moment où le courant change de direction) [...]

OBS

surface de réactivation : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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Record 3 1977-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Geology
OBS

Oscillation cross ripple mark : A cross ripple mark resulting from the concurrent or successive action of two sets of waves or from the intersection of a set of waves with a preexisting current ripple mark.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
  • Géologie
OBS

Le troisième groupe comprend des rides composées croisées (...). Les formes composées proviennent des oscillations du courant qui créent des rides longitudinales et transverses.

Spanish

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