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ROCHE PERMEABLE [1 record]

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Record 1 1977-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
OBS

Rocks through which water can pass freely are said to be "permeable". They may be porous, like sand and sandstone; or they may be practically non-porous, like granite, but nevertheless pervious because of the presence of interconnected open joints and fissures through which water can readily flow.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
OBS

Somme toute, l'eau de pluie remplit des sortes de récipients terrestres, formés de roches dites perméables, opposées aux roches imperméables qui ne se laissent pas facilement traverser.

Spanish

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