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SURGE CHANNEL [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
OBS

Surge channels are long channels cut into rock shorelines.

OBS

Source(s): Web site for Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve: Kayaking Hazards.

Key term(s)
  • surge channels

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
OBS

Les chenaux de refoulement sont de longs chenaux découpés dans les côtes rocheuses.

OBS

Source(s) : Site web du parc national Gwaii Haanas : Dangers qui guettent les kayakistes.

Key term(s)
  • chenaux de refoulement

Spanish

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