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CIENAGA [2 records]

Record 1 2025-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (Canada)
OBS

Coordinates: 49° 36' 24" N, 98° 13' 55" W.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (Canada)
OBS

Coordonnées : 49° 36' 24" N, 98° 13' 55" O.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Topónimos (Canadá)
OBS

Coordenadas: 49° 36’ 24" N, 98° 13’ 55" O.

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Record 2 2005-08-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Soil Science
  • Ecosystems
  • Peat and Peat Bogs
DEF

A mineral wetland or a peatland with standing water or water gently flowing through pools of channels.

OBS

The water table is usually at or near the surface. There is pronounced internal water movement from the margin or other mineral sources; hence the waters are rich in nutrients.

OBS

swamp: term used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Science du sol
  • Écosystèmes
  • Tourbières
DEF

Tourbière ou étendue de terrain humide où l'eau est stagnante ou s'écoule très lentement dans les étangs et les canaux.

OBS

La nappe phréatique se situe généralement au niveau ou près de la surface. Comme il se produit un important écoulement en provenance de la bordure du marécage ou d'autres zones riches en minéraux, ses eaux contiennent beaucoup d'éléments nutritifs.

OBS

marécage : terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
  • Ciencia del suelo
  • Ecosistemas
  • Turberas
DEF

Terreno cuya capa de agua superficial aflora en las depresiones del suelo.

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