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Record 1 1977-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Mathematical Geography
OBS

A general term for "solution basin" occurring in a karst region; a "doline".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Géographie mathématique
OBS

Dépression généralement demi-sphérique sur une paroi rocheuse; son diamètre varie du centimètre au décimètre. Elle peut provenir d'un éclatement dû au gel, d'une corrosion locale, de l'attaque de la roche par des racines d'arbres disparus; sur les roches des rivages les cupules paraissent dues à la désagrégation provenant des sels marins rejetés par les embruns (...)

Spanish

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