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CRESCENT-SHAPED BAR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cuspate bar
1, record 1, English, cuspate%20bar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A crescent-shaped bar that connects to the shore at each end. 2, record 1, English, - cuspate%20bar
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mississagi Delta is a classic example of a birdsfoot delta. The sediments have accumulated at the river mouth in the shape of fingers or a bird’s foot. Cuspate and offshore bars, storm beaches, spits and a boulder tombolo are also found in the nature reserve. 3, record 1, English, - cuspate%20bar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cordon littoral en V
1, record 1, French, cordon%20littoral%20en%20V
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cordon littoral en pointe de flèche 2, record 1, French, cordon%20littoral%20en%20pointe%20de%20fl%C3%A8che
masculine noun
- cordon en V 3, record 1, French, cordon%20en%20V
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mississagi est un exemple classique de delta digité. Les sédiments se sont accumulés à l'embouchure de la rivière sous forme de pattes d'oie. Un cordon littoral en V et des barres au large, des crêtes de tempête, des langues de sable et un tombolo rocheux caractérisent aussi la réserve naturelle. 4, record 1, French, - cordon%20littoral%20en%20V
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1984-11-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crescent-shaped bar 1, record 2, English, crescent%2Dshaped%20bar
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- barre cuspidée
1, record 2, French, barre%20cuspid%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bulletin Terminologie. FAO, no 265, oct. 72 RA 1, record 2, French, - barre%20cuspid%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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