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SHEET EROSION [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
  • Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
DEF

The gradual uniform removal of the earth's surface without the formation of rills or gullies.

OBS

This type of erosion may occur when water flows in a sheet down a sloping surface and removes material from the surface.

OBS

sheet erosion: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
  • Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
DEF

Type d'érosion qui se produit quand un matériau est enlevé à la surface en une couche mince, d'épaisseur relativement uniforme.

OBS

érosion en nappe : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
  • Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
DEF

Erosión más o menos uniforme del suelo de una zona, debido al impacto de gotas de lluvia y al flujo superficial, sin que se formen cauces de agua de más de 30 cm de profundidad. Sin embargo, la erosión laminar incluye numerosos surcos pequeños pero visibles causados por pequeñas concentraciones de escorrentía.

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