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EROSION ACCELEREE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geology
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- accelerated erosion
1, record 1, English, accelerated%20erosion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Erosion much more rapid than normal, natural, geological erosion, primarily as a result of the influence of the activities of man or, in some cases, of animals. 2, record 1, English, - accelerated%20erosion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may result from deforestation, improper cultivation of soil, dry-farming, overgrazing of rangelands, burning and clearance of natural vegetation, excavation for buildings and highways, urbanization of drainage areas, strip mining, or copper smelting; and by nonhuman influences, such as lightning or rodent invasion. 3, record 1, English, - accelerated%20erosion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géologie
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- érosion accélérée
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9rosion%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Érosion beaucoup plus rapide que l'érosion géologique normale, due surtout avec activités de l'homme et des animaux. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9rosion%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Érosion qui se produit quand l'équilibre climat-végétation-sol a été détruit. Le sol se trouve alors dans de telles conditions qu'il se perd plus vite qu'il se forme [...] L'humus se décompose plus rapidement à cause des méthodes culturales et n'est pas complètement remplacé [...] 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9rosion%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Geología
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- erosión acelerada
1, record 1, Spanish, erosi%C3%B3n%20acelerada
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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