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DELTA ARQUE [2 records]

Record 1 1999-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
CONT

Several developed prospects with large reserves define an arcuate belt which includes Canada Tungsten mine and flanks Selwyn Basin on the east and northeast ...

OBS

arcuate: ... curved or bent.

OBS

arcuate: Curved or bowed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
OBS

Par analogie avec «delta arqué»(voir fiche).

OBS

être arqué : [...] présenter la forme d’un arc [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 1982-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

A curved or bowed delta with its convex outer margin facing the sea or lake, such as that formed at the mouth of the Nile River.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
OBS

arqué : Selon le rapport entre l'abondance des apports fluviatiles et l'efficacité des vagues et courants qui tendent à les disperser, le contour extérieur du delta sera(...) arqué, arrondi ou triangulaire, ou lobé,(etc.).

Spanish

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