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BUILT TERRACE [1 record]

Record 1 2006-10-25

English

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

A stream terrace composed of unconsolidated alluvium (including gravel), produced by renewed downcutting of the flood plain or valley floor by a rejuvenated stream or by the later covering of a terrace with alluvium.

French

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

Terrasse adjacente à une vallée, originellement créée par les dépôts d'un cours d'eau durant les âges géologiques, puis découpée par ce cours d'eau et restant à une certaine hauteur au-dessus du lit.

OBS

terrasse alluvionnaire : l'adjectif «alluvionnaire» signifie «contenu dans les alluvions» et est donc employé incorrectement lorsqu'il qualifie terrasse.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
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