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MUDFLOW [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- debris flood
1, record 1, English, debris%20flood
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flood classification between a turbid flood, existing in streams at high elevations, and a mudflow, in which the flow has incorporated earth materials in excess of the stream's bedload capacity yet continues to move down-gradient. 1, record 1, English, - debris%20flood
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The waters of a debris flood incorporate rock fragments, soil and mud. 1, record 1, English, - debris%20flood
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inondation de débris
1, record 1, French, inondation%20de%20d%C3%A9bris
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-10-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lahar
1, record 2, English, lahar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- volcanic mudflow 2, record 2, English, volcanic%20mudflow
correct
- volcanic mud flow 3, record 2, English, volcanic%20mud%20flow
correct
- volcanic mud-flow 4, record 2, English, volcanic%20mud%2Dflow
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A landslide or mudflow of volcanic fragments on the flanks of a volcano. 5, record 2, English, - lahar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lahar : An indonesian term for a volcanic mudflow. 6, record 2, English, - lahar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lahar: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 7, record 2, English, - lahar
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lahar
1, record 2, French, lahar
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coulée de boue volcanique 2, record 2, French, coul%C3%A9e%20de%20boue%20volcanique
correct, feminine noun
- coulée boueuse volcanique 3, record 2, French, coul%C3%A9e%20boueuse%20volcanique
correct, feminine noun
- coulée de débris volcaniques 4, record 2, French, coul%C3%A9e%20de%20d%C3%A9bris%20volcaniques
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] torrent de boue volcanique ne différant des torrents de boue sédimentaire que par l'origine volcanique des matériaux emballés. 2, record 2, French, - lahar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lahar : terme indonésien. 5, record 2, French, - lahar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lahar : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 2, French, - lahar
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vulcanología y sismología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- lahar
1, record 2, Spanish, lahar
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corriente fangosa debida a un barro de cenizas y otras proyecciones volcánicas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - lahar
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-06-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Soil Science
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mudslide
1, record 3, English, mudslide
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mudflow 2, record 3, English, mudflow
correct
- mud flow 3, record 3, English, mud%20flow
correct
- mud-flow 4, record 3, English, mud%2Dflow
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition where there is a river, flow or inundation of liquid mud down a hillside usually as a result of a dual condition of loss of brush cover, and the subsequent accumulation of water on the ground preceded by a period of unusually heavy or sustained rain. 5, record 3, English, - mudslide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mudslide(sometimes called a mudflow) is the most rapid(up to 80 km/h) and fluid type of downhill mass movement comprising of at least 50 per cent silt and clay-sized materials and up to 30 per cent water. 6, record 3, English, - mudslide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A mudslide may occur as a distinct phenomenon while a landslide is in progress. 5, record 3, English, - mudslide
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Science du sol
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coulée de boue
1, record 3, French, coul%C3%A9e%20de%20boue
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coulée boueuse 2, record 3, French, coul%C3%A9e%20boueuse
correct, feminine noun
- déluge de boue 3, record 3, French, d%C3%A9luge%20de%20boue
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La coulée de boue est un mouvement rapide d'une masse de matériaux remaniés, à forte teneur en eau et de consistance plus ou moins visqueuse. Elle prend fréquemment naissance dans la partie aval d'un glissement de terrain. 4, record 3, French, - coul%C3%A9e%20de%20boue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Vestige d'une coulée boueuse. Barcelonnette - France. Souvent rapides et extrêmement dangereuses, les coulées sont déclenchées par un excès d'eau (pluies exceptionnelles, fonte des neiges ou d'un glacier ...). 5, record 3, French, - coul%C3%A9e%20de%20boue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- flujo de lodo
1, record 3, Spanish, flujo%20de%20lodo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- corriente de lodo 1, record 3, Spanish, corriente%20de%20lodo
correct, feminine noun
- corriente de barro 2, record 3, Spanish, corriente%20de%20barro
correct, feminine noun
- corriente de fango 3, record 3, Spanish, corriente%20de%20fango
correct, feminine noun
- colada de barro 4, record 3, Spanish, colada%20de%20barro
correct, feminine noun
- colada de fango 4, record 3, Spanish, colada%20de%20fango
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flujo de agua tan fuertemente cargado de tierra y residuos que la masa fluyente es espesa y viscosa. 5, record 3, Spanish, - flujo%20de%20lodo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tipo de solifluxión, propio de ciertas pendientes arcillosas. 3, record 3, Spanish, - flujo%20de%20lodo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-10-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mass wasting
1, record 4, English, mass%20wasting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- mass-wasting 2, record 4, English, mass%2Dwasting
correct
- mass movement 3, record 4, English, mass%20movement
correct
- earth movement 4, record 4, English, earth%20movement
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the dislodgement and downslope transport of soil and rock material under the direct application of gravitational body stresses. 5, record 4, English, - mass%20wasting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Types of mass wasting : A. Rapid movement : 1. Rock fall; 2. Slump; 3. Rockslide or debris slide; 4. Debris flow or mudflow; 5. Earthflow. B. Slow movement : 1. Creep; 2. Solifluction. 6, record 4, English, - mass%20wasting
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Includes such gradual movements as creep and solifluction and such rapid movements as to produce rockfalls, landslide and mudflows. 2, record 4, English, - mass%20wasting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de masse
1, record 4, French, mouvement%20de%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mouvement en masse 2, record 4, French, mouvement%20en%20masse
correct, masculine noun
- mouvement de terrain 3, record 4, French, mouvement%20de%20terrain
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] processus de déplacement des matériaux terreux en grande quantité, sous l'action de la gravité. 4, record 4, French, - mouvement%20de%20masse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si c'est la gravité qui est la cause première de ces mouvements de masse, l'eau et l'air sont des facteurs qui les facilitent en agissant comme lubrifiants. [...] Parmi les autres facteurs déclencheurs, notons le phénomène de gel et de dégel et les vibrations engendrées lors de séismes. 5, record 4, French, - mouvement%20de%20masse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Mecánica del suelo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- desplazamiento en masa
1, record 4, Spanish, desplazamiento%20en%20masa
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- movimiento en masa 1, record 4, Spanish, movimiento%20en%20masa
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-11-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mudflow breccia
1, record 5, English, mudflow%20breccia
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- brèche de coulée boueuse
1, record 5, French, br%C3%A8che%20de%20coul%C3%A9e%20boueuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Refrigeration Engineering
- Geology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mudflow levee 1, record 6, English, mudflow%20levee
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Techniques du froid
- Géologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- levée de coulée boueuse 1, record 6, French, lev%C3%A9e%20de%20coul%C3%A9e%20boueuse
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hampéri 95cp/23.4.74 1, record 6, French, - lev%C3%A9e%20de%20coul%C3%A9e%20boueuse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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