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Record 1 2003-08-26

English

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

A marsh occupying the contact zone between high and low water marks bordering semi-permanent or permanent lakes.

CONT

The marsh is usually found along protected shorelines, in lagoons behind barrier beaches, on islands, or in embayments. The marsh is subject to flooding by rises in lake levels, wind waves, or surface run off.

French

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

Un marais occupant la zone de contact entre les laisses de haute mer et de basse mer, en bordure des lacs permanents ou semi-permanents.

OBS

On retrouve habituellement ce type de marais le long des rives abritées, dans des lagunes derrière les cordons littoraux, sur les îles, ou dans des baies. Le marais est sujet aux inondations causées par la hausse de niveau de l'eau des lacs, par des vagues poussées par le vent, ou par le ruissellement superficiel.

Spanish

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