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FLOODPLAIN MARSH [2 records]

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Record 1 2018-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

Riparian floodplain marsh : These marshes develop on aggraded alluvial plains and terraces bordering on but not draining into lower, perennial streams. Water is derived from surface runoff and during periodic overbank floods. Water level in the marsh is maintained by a high water table. The riparian floodplain marsh is usually associated with swales, oxbows, levees and meander scars.

Key term(s)
  • riparian flood plain marsh

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

Marais riparien de plaine d'inondation : Ces marais se forment dans les plaines alluviales et les terrasses riveraines sur les cours d'eau pérennes, sans être vidangés par eux. L'eau provient de l'écoulement de surface et des inondations causées par les crues ponctuelles. Le niveau d'eau d'un marais est maintenu par une nappe phréatique élevée. Le marais de plaine d'inondation est habituellement associé aux dépressions, aux méandres effondrés, aux levées et aux niches de décollement de méandre.

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-06-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A marsh occurring on fluvial floodplains adjacent to river channels. The marsh is subject to annual flooding and sedimentation for various length of time, with possibly some water impounded on the marsh following flooding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Un marais qui se trouve dans les plaines d'inondation adjacentes aux chenaux fluviaux. Le marais est sujet aux crues annuelles et au processus de sédimentation pendant diverses périodes, et de l'eau peut rester dans le marais après une inondation.

Spanish

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