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MEROKARST [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

An imperfect or partially developed karst ...

OBS

It occurs where limestones are relatively thin and in areas of impure limestone, often interbedded with marly bands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

[...] karst imparfait, partiel, où l'on ne rencontre pas tous les caractères définis dans le karst dinarique typique [...]

OBS

[...] la craie, les calcaires marneux inégalement solubles sont favorables au développement des mérokarsts [...]

Spanish

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