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TERRACE SCARP [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
OBS

terrace scarp : term used at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Versant généralement court séparant une terrasse d'une terrasse inférieure ou de la basse plaine.

OBS

Si le versant est taillé, au moins en partie, dans la roche en place, il s'agit d'une terrasse étagée ou d'érosion; si le talus est taillé entièrement dans les alluvions, la nappe inférieure est emboîtée.

OBS

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

Spanish

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