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FLUVIOGLACIAR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-03-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fluvioglacial deposits
1, record 1, English, fluvioglacial%20deposits
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- glaciofluvial deposits 2, record 1, English, glaciofluvial%20deposits
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to increasing in height above present stream level and becoming coarser upvalley, the gravel of the Cody terrace thickens notably upstream and, as pointed out above, finally merges with the glaciofluvial deposits carried by outwash streams during the time of the moraine building. 2, record 1, English, - fluvioglacial%20deposits
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fluvioglacial deposits. They are the result of meltwater transportation and deposition. They tend to be stratified and consist of rounded or sub-rounded particles. The extent and type of stratification is largely a function of the environment of deposition, while the shape of the particles is a function of the source of the debris. 3, record 1, English, - fluvioglacial%20deposits
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matériaux fluvioglaciaires
1, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riaux%20fluvioglaciaires
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sédiments qui sont transportés par les eaux de fonte du glacier au-delà du front glaciaire. Ils sont roulés, mieux calibrés et comprennent d'une part des galets, d'autre part des sables grossiers. 2, record 1, French, - mat%C3%A9riaux%20fluvioglaciaires
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les matériaux fluvioglaciaires étalés en avant et en contre-bas des moraines frontales forment des cônes fluvioglaciaires de matériaux grossiers. 3, record 1, French, - mat%C3%A9riaux%20fluvioglaciaires
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Glaciología
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- depósitos fluvioglaciares
1, record 1, Spanish, dep%C3%B3sitos%20fluvioglaciares
masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fluvioglaciar : Dícese de los depósitos, formas del relieve y fenómenos cuya causa reside en las aguas corrientes procedentes de la fusión de los glaciares. 1, record 1, Spanish, - dep%C3%B3sitos%20fluvioglaciares
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-09-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Glaciology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- glaciofluvial
1, record 2, English, glaciofluvial
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- glacio-fluvial 2, record 2, English, glacio%2Dfluvial
correct
- fluvioglacial 3, record 2, English, fluvioglacial
correct, see observation
- fluvio-glacial 4, record 2, English, fluvio%2Dglacial
correct
- glacioaqueous 5, record 2, English, glacioaqueous
see observation
- aqueoglacial 6, record 2, English, aqueoglacial
avoid, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to the meltwater streams flowing from wasting glacier ice and especially to the deposits and landforms produced by such streams, as kame terraces and outwash plains; relating to the combined action of glaciers and streams. 7, record 2, English, - glaciofluvial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "glaciofluvial" is preferred in U.S. "since logically the glac- precedes the fluv-" ... 7, record 2, English, - glaciofluvial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
glacioaqueous: This term is often used as a synonym of glaciofluvial, but it is defined as "pertaining to or resulting from the combined action of ice and water ..." 8, record 2, English, - glaciofluvial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
glaciofluvial; fluvioglacial; glacioaqueous: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 9, record 2, English, - glaciofluvial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
aqueoglacial: Unusual. 7, record 2, English, - glaciofluvial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Glaciofluvial deposit, sediment. 10, record 2, English, - glaciofluvial
Record 2, Key term(s)
- glacio-aqueous
- aqueo-glacial
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Glaciologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fluvioglaciaire
1, record 2, French, fluvioglaciaire
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fluvio-glaciaire 2, record 2, French, fluvio%2Dglaciaire
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit de sédiments continentaux et de formes topographiques résultant de l'action des eaux de fonte des glaciers. 3, record 2, French, - fluvioglaciaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fluvioglaciaire : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 2, French, - fluvioglaciaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fluvioglaciaire; fluvio-glaciaire : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 2, French, - fluvioglaciaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Glaciología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fluvioglaciar
1, record 2, Spanish, fluvioglaciar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- fluvioglacial 2, record 2, Spanish, fluvioglacial
correct
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sedimento continental o territorio formados por las aguas que produce un glaciar. 1, record 2, Spanish, - fluvioglaciar
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Glaciology
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fluvioglacial drift
1, record 3, English, fluvioglacial%20drift
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- glaciofluvial drift 2, record 3, English, glaciofluvial%20drift
correct
- glacio-fluvial drift 3, record 3, English, glacio%2Dfluvial%20drift
correct
- glaciofluvial deposit 4, record 3, English, glaciofluvial%20deposit
correct
- fluvioglacial deposit 5, record 3, English, fluvioglacial%20deposit
correct
- fluvio-glacial deposit 3, record 3, English, fluvio%2Dglacial%20deposit
correct
- glacio-fluvial deposit 3, record 3, English, glacio%2Dfluvial%20deposit
correct
- glacio-alluvial deposit 6, record 3, English, glacio%2Dalluvial%20deposit
correct
- glaciofluvial sediment 7, record 3, English, glaciofluvial%20sediment
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Glacial drift which has been carried some distance from the glacier by running water that was produced by ice melt. 8, record 3, English, - fluvioglacial%20drift
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Glaciologie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dépôt fluvio-glaciaire
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20fluvio%2Dglaciaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dépôt fluvioglaciaire 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20fluvioglaciaire
correct, masculine noun
- sédiment fluvioglaciaire 3, record 3, French, s%C3%A9diment%20fluvioglaciaire
correct, masculine noun
- alluvion glaciaire 1, record 3, French, alluvion%20glaciaire
correct, feminine noun
- fluvioglaciaire 2, record 3, French, fluvioglaciaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de matériaux déposés par un cours d'eau provenant d'un glacier, généralement stratifiés par l'eau courante. 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20fluvio%2Dglaciaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'approvisionnement en matériaux granulaires provient principalement des dépôts fluvio-glaciaires et deltaïques. 5, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20fluvio%2Dglaciaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien qu'il consiste surtout en matériaux d'origine glaciaire, ce dépôt est fréquemment classé par les eaux courantes qui transportent les matériaux plus fins à une plus grande distance du glacier avant de les laisser se déposer. 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20fluvio%2Dglaciaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fluvioglaciaire : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 6, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9p%C3%B4t%20fluvio%2Dglaciaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Glaciología
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- depósito fluvioglaciar
1, record 3, Spanish, dep%C3%B3sito%20fluvioglaciar
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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