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OBSEQUENT STREAM [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-04-12

English

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

A stream that flows in the opposite direction to a consequent stream, often against the direction of dip.

OBS

An obsequent stream is a tributary to a subsequent stream that developed independent of, and subsequent to, the original topography.

French

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

Cours d'eau de troisième ordre du réseau hydrographique, quand il se dirige en sens opposé des cours d'eau conséquents.

Spanish

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