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GLISSEMENT TALUS [1 record]

Record 1 1999-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
DEF

Gradual or rapid downslope movement of soil or rock under gravitational stress, often as a result of man-caused factors, e.g. removal of material from the base of a slope.

CONT

slip failure: The surface of failure of an earth bank.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
DEF

Glissement de sol qui se produit le long d'une surface recoupant le talus en son pied ou au-dessus.

Spanish

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