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Record 1 1999-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Law of the Sea
DEF

A thin, delicate, wavy or arcuate line or very small ridge on a beach, marking the farthest advance of wave uprush.

OBS

It is convex upward and consists of fine sand, mica flakes, bits of seaweed, and other debris.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Droit de la mer
DEF

Sur l'estran, ligne jalonnée de débris laissés par la mer.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Geología
  • Derecho del mar
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