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CROSS RIPPLE MARK [2 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 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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