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Record 1 2021-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
CONT

In the Sahara long sand-free passages between dunes, called gassi, are apparently kept clear by the sweep of the wind ...

OBS

gassi: term used in the Sahara region.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
CONT

Alignées dans le sens du vent, [les dunes longitudinales] laissent entre elles des couloirs parfois absolument libres de sable, les «gassis», utilisés pour la circulation automobile ou caravanière.

OBS

gassi : terme utilisé dans la région saharienne.

Spanish

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