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FORMES SCULPTEES [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
CONT

Three main hypotheses have been used to explain the origin of the features commonly referred to as p-forms (plastic forms) and s-forms (sculpted forms). These are (1) formation by quarrying ... (2) formation by abrasion ..., and (3) formation by meltwater ...

OBS

s-form; sculpted form: designations usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • s-forms
  • sculpted forms

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
CONT

De nombreuses formes sinueuses aux contours adoucis sont visibles à la surface des buttes asymétriques [...]. Ce sont des formes façonnées par les eaux de fusion sous-glaciaires. Dans la littérature scientifique, ces formes sont regroupées sous le terme générique de «formes sculptées» [...]

OBS

forme sculptée : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • formes sculptées

Spanish

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