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SAND VENEER [1 record]

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Record 1 2008-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
  • Petrography
CONT

The sand-enriched surface sediments result from winnowing processes that preferentially transport fine sediment to mud banks leaving a sand veneer over large areas of the Bay floor.

OBS

Sand Veneer. - When a boulder/cobble/pebble beach is observed in a protected or semi-protected area, it should be noted that these materials are almost always a veneer overlying sand.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
  • Pétrographie
DEF

Accumulation de sable ou de fin gravier (non transportable par saltation) dans la zone littorale et caractérisée par une surface extrêmement plate sur laquelle se forment de petites rides sableuses.

Spanish

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