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PIEGE SEDIMENTS [2 records]

Record 1 1997-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
CONT

Extensive cutting and filling in the approaches to river and stream crossings combined with inadequate drainage control, soil stabilization and provision of sediment traps can destroy or degrade aquatic habitat.

Key term(s)
  • weir/box

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

Des travaux de terrassement (déblai, remblai) intensifs aux abords d'une rivière ainsi que les passages de cours d'eau, combinés avec un contrôle inadéquat du drainage, une mauvaise stabilisation du sol et la création de conditions favorables à la formation de trappes à sédiments, peuvent détruire ou endommager un habitat aquatique.

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Science
  • Ecology (General)
  • Scientific Instruments
OBS

A device used to assess soil losses resulting from water erosion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Science du sol
  • Écologie (Généralités)
  • Instruments scientifiques
OBS

Appareil qui sert à mesurer le degré de perte de sol par érosion hydrique, le sol étant entraîné vers les cours d'eau.

Spanish

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