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BEDFORM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-10-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Oceanography
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sedimentary bedform
1, record 1, English, sedimentary%20bedform
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bedform 2, record 1, English, bedform
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bedforms are structures that are moulded on beds where deposition is taking place. Current-produced bedforms are diverse, and are useful indicators of depositional processes. Most bedforms migrate over the sediment surface. As a result, sediments deposited by bedforms typically show cross-stratification. 3, record 1, English, - sedimentary%20bedform
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There are three basic classes of "classic," unidirectional bedforms: ripples, dunes and antidunes ... However, moving sediment can generate a variety of different forms depending on the characteristics of the material and its substrate, which ultimately effect transport and bed morphology. 4, record 1, English, - sedimentary%20bedform
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bed-form
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Océanographie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- figure sédimentaire de fond
1, record 1, French, figure%20s%C3%A9dimentaire%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- forme de fond 2, record 1, French, forme%20de%20fond
feminine noun
- forme de dépôt 3, record 1, French, forme%20de%20d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bedform 1, record 2, English, bedform
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit maritime
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ondulation du fond
1, record 2, French, ondulation%20du%20fond
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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